Robotics festival sparks global friendships

Over 400 students from China and abroad gather at Shanghai Pinghe School to showcase robotics, exchange ideas, and explore future technologies.

In a bustling hall filled with curious visitors, a humanoid robot carefully poured drinks with the poise of a seasoned bartender. Nearby, a fluffy, cat-sized companion robot was surrounded by fascinated students.

This was a scene from the second Pinghe Robotics Festival, held on July 4 at Shanghai Pinghe School. The event brought together more than 400 students from over 20 schools across countries and regions including China, the United States, Australia, and Turkiye.

The festival served as a follow-up to the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) championship held in Houston in April. It aimed to be a platform for young minds to exchange ideas and explore the frontiers of science and technology together.