The situation:
Currently, many store owners are trying to find ways to attract more attention to their shops. In addition, many individuals want to add a little spice to their lives and want a more enjoyable experience at home. Store owners usually turn to purchasing large TV’s, game stations, play houses, and other expensive items to try and draw more attention to their store. We will be designing and constructing a Rube Goldberg Machine which will produce one cup o lemonade. This machine will be both appealing and revenue generating, fulfilling the requirements of both the store owner and the customer.
Picture by: antiquegumball.com Photo of an exciting and inviting gumball dispenser.
The people involved:
This machine can and will be used by a wide variety of people. A store owner can use this in his environment in order to draw in more customers as well as increase revenue. An individual can also purchase this machine for entertainment purposes at home, in addition to allowing them to get a refreshing beverage in the comfort of their own home. Any engineer could also use this machine as a building block for future projects, taking the systems we have incorporated into our machine and expanding on them in order to create bigger and better machines.
Reasons for project:
Not only is this machine necessary for store owners and individuals, but also for the future engineers and designers of the world. This project allows students to fully understand and expand their knowledge of systems working together. It also increases their knowledge of hydraulics, electricity, and mechanical systems. With this knowledge they have opened the doors for many future projects. They also can now take this project to new levels, expanding on it and creating it something not just a few people can use, but the whole world can use.
Picture by: rubegoldberg.com Photo of a traditional Rube Goldberg postcard.
Overall appeal of the project:
We want this machine to look both inviting, and enjoyable. We want it so if someone comes up to this machine, they will be interested and intrigued, as they observe all the intricate systems working together in unison. For the project to give off a good vibe see through screens, flashing lights and many other systems will be incorporated in order to attract customers.
Picture by: rubegoldberg.com Photo of a traditional Rube Goldberg postcard.
Similar Projects:
There are many different kinds of Rube Goldbergs out there. Some are made for pure entertainment purposes, like the common game Mouse Trap®. Most are designed for some kind of project, or small individual goal, but the machine we wish to make will affect many different audiences. People have created machines to collect water, turn on lights, get the mail, and walk the dog and many more. The possibilities are simply endless.
Photo by: reason.com Photo of the traditional Rube Goldberg game; Moustrap.
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