Dancing Paperclips
Electromagnetism · Electromechanical Interaction
- Dimensions1600*800*900mm
- PresentationElectromechanical Interaction
- PricingQuoted by manufacture spec
Dancing Paperclips 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
Dancing Paperclips is a Electromechanical Interaction interactive exhibit in the Electromagnetism 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
When the audience presses the "auto play" button or plugs the audio connector into the built-in sound source that is playing music, the coil begins to be energized and generates a magnetic field. The paperclips on the coil are affected by the magnetic field, are magnetized in the magnetic field, and will attract each other. The voltage of the coil will continue to change with the rhythm of the music, and the strength of the magnetic field will also change accordingly. Then the audience will view multiple paper clips "standing" on top of each other and jumping to the rhythm of the music
Operation
The displays are mainly composed of booths, electromagnetic coils, speakers, paper clips, and buttons. Through the interesting phenomenon of paper clip dancing, the audience can grasp the mystery and knowledge of electromagnetic fields. Press the "External Sound Source" button and plug the audio connector into the built-in sound source that is playing music, or press the "Auto Play" button; watch the paperclip's ever-changing dance under different music rhythms.
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