New Energy & Smart Manufacturing
Step into smart manufacturing environments and discover the future of mobility.
China · Shanghai
Shanghai Science & Innovation Study Program
Explore how technology changes everyday life through company visits, hands-on experiments, programming challenges and teamwork across new energy, AI, life sciences, BeiDou, robotics and VR.
- 6 days
- Ages 6–17
- 20–25 Dec 2026
- At most 20 travellers per departure
AI & Autonomous Driving
Experience artificial intelligence and explore autonomous driving.
Life Sciences & BeiDou
From the code of life to satellite navigation, broaden scientific horizons.
Robotics & VR
Build and program hands-on while experiencing immersive technology.
New Energy & Future Mobility
Geely New Energy Factory · Solar-Powered Car Build
Observe automotive production and automated equipment up close, build a solar-powered car by hand, and explore how energy powers vehicles.
AI & Autonomous Driving
SenseTime · Baidu Apollo
Discover real-world AI applications through interactive experiences, ride in an autonomous vehicle, and experience the future of mobility.
Smart Manufacturing Practice
Guangwei 770 · Industrial Robot Assembly & Debugging
Learn about smart manufacturing with engineers, then build, test and debug an industrial robot model with teammates.
Explore the Code of Life
Yuanneng Cell · Banana DNA Extraction Experiment
Get closer to cells and life science, extract banana DNA by hand, and turn abstract scientific knowledge into a visible discovery.
BeiDou & Space Exploration
Beidou Xihongqiao · Small Satellite Model Build
Learn the principles of satellite navigation and positioning, build a small satellite model, and understand how space technology connects with everyday life.
Robotics & Immersive Technology
EnjoyAI · Robot Programming & VR Experience
Put ideas into practice through robot building and programming challenges, then explore the digital world through VR.
01
Observe & Ask Questions
Step into real technology environments and move from “What is this?” to “Why does it work this way?”, encouraging active observation and questioning.
02
Build & Debug
Find problems, adjust methods, and experience turning ideas into results through building, experiments and testing.
03
Collaborate & Communicate
Work with teammates to divide tasks and complete challenges, learning to share ideas and express discoveries.
Day
1–2
1–2
Opening · Geely · Baidu Apollo
Begin the science and innovation journey, visit a new-energy factory, build a solar-powered car, and experience autonomous driving.
Day
3
3
SenseTime · Guangwei 770
Explore AI applications, then work in groups to assemble and debug an industrial robot model.
Day
4
4
Yuanneng Cell · Beidou Xihongqiao
Extract banana DNA, learn the principles of satellite navigation, and build a small satellite model.
Day
5–6
5–6
EnjoyAI · VR · Closing
Take part in robot building and programming, experience immersive VR, and look back on the journey’s exploration and learning.
Before you book
The dates and the steps
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Group sizeAt most 20 travellers
Group size
At most 20 travellers per departure
Schedule
Departures
Every public departure of this programme, with what you can do about each.
Upcoming and open
- 20–25 Dec 2026Updated 6 Oct 2026PriceContact us for pricingAt most 20 travellers per departure
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