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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Engineering & Robotics in Tokyo

Program Overview

Discover the nuts and bolts of robotics programming in the futuristic city of Tokyo as you develop your own simple robot car!

Spark your interest for building robots in Japan’s innovative capital. Through hands-on classes, explore the basics of Python coding and robotics and learn about electrical components, circuits, chips, and microcontrollers. In just three weeks, build your own simple robot car alongside other Global Navigators. In the end, present your robot car and show off what it can do!

Soak up the beauty of Japanese culture among the glowing neon signs of Akihabara and futuristic skyscrapers like Sky Tree. On weekend excursions, travel to other parts of Japan, like Yokohama. In Tokyo, you’ll experience firsthand the robotics programming process and make new friends who share the same interests jump start your interest in a robotics career.

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Program Highlights

Check out the Avatar Robot Cafe. Get inspired by its futuristic remote-controlled robot servers and experience how they are bringing! people together through the power of technology
Discover Japan's many contributions to robotics and emerging technologies at Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. 
Pick out your favorite robotics parts and electronics or anime, manga video games in Akihabara, the center of Japanese otaku culture.
Step into the immersive art museum blending digital media, sensors, and physical space to create a fully interactive world.
Meet new friends and engineers. Build your own community.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Emergency Support
Wifi Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tokyo, Japan

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

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