Team Israel 2025 🇮🇱


Our team is made up of nine individuals who aspire to change the world, and aim to make a lasting impact through hard work. We are a group of “at risk youth” who have been through rough times.
Once called troublemakers, today we’re the glue holding our generation together.
From ‘criminals’ to ambassadors of hope.
From being judged for our past to being honored for our potential.
But what makes us even more special is that we are not from the same city, district, or even the same religion. None of us knew each other before.

Israel, at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, holds great geographical, cultural, and historical importance. Despite its small size, it boasts diverse landscapes, climates, populations, and religions like Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and Druze.
This inherent diversity of our nation is mirrored within our team, where individuals from varied backgrounds come together. People from all over the world have brought their unique traditions, yet we share common events like Shabbat or national holidays such as Independence Day, forging a powerful bond.

We work side by side with mutual respect and shared passion. Together, we prove that peace is not just a dream, but something we can build, just like our robots, through teamwork, trust, and vision.

How did it all start?
At first, we doubted our abilities. When chosen to represent Israel, we felt lost, wondering: “Can we really do it?” But we found our resolve. Though initial steps were challenging, each failure taught us, and every meeting was a step up. We ran towards hard work, not from it.

Today, our story transcends robotics; it’s about self-confidence, self-belief, and finding inner strength. While our road may still be long, we now know: Yes We Can, and we will uplift our name and our country with love and pride. And what better way to do so than through robotics!

We saw the perfect connection to this year’s challenge:
Eco Equilibrium.
We, Team Israel, are proud to take part in this global challenge using innovation and robotics to protect and strengthen our environment.

Together with teams worldwide, we strive for one shared goal: a better future for our planet.
We hope to see you there, as we continue to build not just robots, but a future where peace, innovation, and collaboration lead the way.
Good luck to everyone this season!


Team Media

ran@firstisrael.org.il

Thank you to our supporters!

Val Vavilov

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