Today we visited Škoda Auto, where we toured both the factory line and the car museum. One thing that really surprised me was how advanced and efficient the manufacturing process was. The most interesting part for me was a robotic seat system that allows workers to slide directly into the car while assembling parts, move around easily, and then slide right back out. It was such a simple but smart engineering solution that improves both efficiency and worker comfort. Learning about the company’s history was also interesting because it showed how much Czech industry has evolved over time.
Later, we went to a AC Sparta Prague soccer game, which was honestly one of the coolest experiences so far. The atmosphere was completely different from sports events I have been to in the U.S. The fans were loud the entire game, constantly chanting and waving flags, and the energy in the stadium made the whole experience unforgettable. It was definitely one of the biggest peaks of the trip so far.
Swanson School of Engineering 