Robot festival in Shanghai: inspire students from 20 countries!

Robot festival in Shanghai: inspire students from 20 countries!

In the past few weeks, students from all over the world have gathered in Shanghai to celebrate their great passion for robotics and technology. On July 4, 2025, an impressive number of over 400 students from more than 20 schools, including participants from the USA, Australia and Turkey, took part in the second Pinghe Robotics Festival, as China Daily Asia . This event not only offered a platform for the exchange of ideas, but also the opportunity to experience new technologies up close.

The festival took place immediately after the First Robotics Competition (FRC) championship, which took place in April at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, where over 19,000 students from 66 countries were present. Over 50,000 visitors and more than 1,000 robots ensured an impressive spectacle. Here the team from Mill Creek, WA, together with Madera, CA, Lafayette, in and Burlingame, triumphed here at the FRC competition, approx. This championship and events such as the Pinghe Festival emphasize the growing interest in stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), such as first describes.

variety and innovation

A key topic of the festival was the variety of technologies. Li Yiming, an 18-year-old graduate and director of the engineering club Volta Ultra, noticed that the technologies were more exciting and varied this year. From portable robotics to aviation technology to racing and astronomy- the students were able to find out about these exciting fields in workshops and learn how electromagnetics work. Led by Pan Xinyue, which moderated the opening ceremony with flying colors, the event was supported by important exhibitors such as UNITREE Robotics and Keenon Robotics.

Zhang Jiaming, a graduate of the No. 2 high school, mediated during the international FRC forum, which took place with 17 speakers from nine cities, the values ​​of "Gracious Professionalism" that are in the core of the FRC. Such values ​​not only promote teamwork, but also the exchange of friendships and ideas. Melih Sarica, an 18-year-old robotics enthusiast from Turkey, expressly praised the festival and emphasized the importance of cooperation.

support from the community

With a clear focus on the promotion of the next generation of innovators, the coming 2025 First Global Challenge in Panama City, which will take place from October 29 to November 1, will also arouse great interest. Over 190 national teams from all over the world are expected to devote themselves to the topic of "Eco Equilibrium", which deals with biodiversity and environmental protection. Participants in high school age will design and build robots from a standard kit and also take part in the ECO Equilibrium New Technology Experience, as in a message from First Global

These initiatives not only show the progress of robotics, but also the commitment to regional cooperation and innovative approaches in the areas of education and technology. The Panamaic government supports the event together with local StEM institutions, which underlines Panama as a place for innovation. Ana Irene Delgado, Panama's ambassador at the OAS, to , emphasizes the importance of such events for the growth of the community.