MEMS 4110: Air Hockey Table Physics Education Exhibit

Authors

Olaoluwa J. Adeniji, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Salomon Dessalines, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Gyvnn Mendenhall, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Language

English (en)

Publication Date

Fall 2025

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

11-20-2025

Problem Statement

This project centers on creating an educational air-hockey exhibit designed for use in a science museum. The goal of the device is to transform a familiar game into a hands-on demonstration of basic physics and engineering concepts such as motion, momentum, energy transfer, and impact forces. Through discussions with our customer, Professor Potter, we established that the exhibit must balance two priorities: it must be fun and intuitive for visitors of all ages, and it must provide meaningful real-time feedback that helps users understand the science behind the experience.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Adeniji, Olaoluwa J.; Dessalines, Salomon; and Mendenhall, Gyvnn, "MEMS 4110: Air Hockey Table Physics Education Exhibit" (2025). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 284.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/284