19/08/2026
1-10 AUGUST 2026-INBOUND MOBILITY HIGHLIGHT: UM-NUAA AI & SMART DRONE EXPLORATION 2026
Universiti Malayaโs Faculty of Engineering recently concluded the UM-NUAA AI & Smart Drone Exploration 2026, welcoming 18 undergraduate students and 1 accompanying chaperone from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China.
Designed as a premier Science & Technology (SAT) Edutourism initiative, the program blended rigorous technical modules with rich cultural engagement:
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๐น Technical Mastery: Hands-on workshops covering Python drone control, OpenCV frame integration, YOLO-based multi-class object detection, and autonomous drone navigation challenges.
๐น Cultural Exchange: A 2-day heritage experience at Kampung Negeri Sembilan, introducing our international guests to traditional Malaysian customs, cuisine, and community living.
This collaborative effort underlines UMโs commitment to advancing global academic partnerships (SDG 17) and delivering quality, cross-border engineering education (SDG 4).
We extend our sincere appreciation to NUAA for their trust and partnership, and we look forward to future collaborations!