Perfect shot
Mathematics · Electromechanical interaction
- Dimensions1400*1600*2000mm
- PresentationElectromechanical interaction
- PricingQuoted by manufacture spec
Perfect shot is a hands-on, mechanical & electromechanical interactive exhibit manufactured by Hefei Panda for science centers, children’s museums, discovery centers, STEM learning centers and family entertainment centers. Engineered for durable, robust, low-maintenance, high-traffic gallery installation, it turns abstract scientific concepts into direct, interactive visitor exploration. Hefei Panda is a global exhibit manufacturer exporting hands-on science displays to 50+ countries, with in-house engineering, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
Exhibit Summary
Perfect shot is a Electromechanical interaction interactive exhibit in the Mathematics category, designed for science centers, children’s museums, discovery centers, STEM learning centers and family entertainment centers. Built as a hands-on, mechanical & electromechanical display, it turns an abstract scientific concept into direct, interactive visitor exploration, and is engineered for durable, low-maintenance, high-traffic gallery use.
Scientific Principle
The distance from a moving point on the plane to a fixed point (focus) is equal to the distance to a fixed straight line (directrix). A parabola is the set of all moving points that meet these conditions. The surface obtained by rotating a parabola around its axis is a parabola. The display is based on the optical focusing concept of a parabola: the light emitted from the focus is parallel to the main axis after being reflected by the parabola. After the ball is released from a high place, it will hit the parabola in free fall and bounce back to the focus of the parabola, ringing the bell at the focus.
Operation
The displays consist of acrylic boxes, ball covers, bells, balls, buttons, etc. The bottom of the acrylic box is a paraboloid. Press the "start" button on the table, and the small ball at the bottom is transported from the bottom to the top via the lifting unit on the side, and then rolls irregularly to a small hole on the transparent top and falls into the box. After hitting the paraboloid at the bottom, it bounces into the ball cover and rings the bell (the focus of the paraboloid), and finally rolls back to the ball outlet from the center hole of the paraboloid. After many operations, you will find that the ball will bounce into the ball cover and ring the bell every time, demonstrating the concept of parabolic focusing. The exhibition item is equipped with a hidden reset assembly that can reset the ball to the top for next time participation. 1. Press the "Start" button on the table; 2. Watch the trajectory of the ball in the box.
Export-Ready Features
- Durable, robust construction for high-traffic gallery environments
- Low-maintenance electromechanical design with reliable, safe components
- Custom sizing, theming & multilingual labeling available
- OEM & turnkey exhibit solutions with full project management
- Overseas shipping, export documentation & on-site installation supported
- Shipped to science centers and museums in 50+ countries