Art Gallery of Children's Art for the Science of Tomorrow

Smart Ping Pal

Smart Ping Pal
NAMEBO-HAO HUANG
AGE12
PRIZEIEYI2025 Bronze Award
COMMENTARYDescription of the problem: Older people at the community center struggle to pick up ping pong balls. Personal experience: Helping them sparked the idea for a solution. Introduction of Smart Ping Pal: A robot designed to make ping pong easier and more enjoyable. Features of Smart Ping Pal 360-Degree Camera: Detects balls on the ground and assists in retrieving them. Vacuum System Sucks balls into a clear box inside the robot, reducing the need to chase balls. Big Screen Displays score accurately during gameplay and it is more precise than the human eye. Wormhole Mode Connects players from around the world, enabling remote matches. Heartbeat Tracking Monitors physical exertion through a heartbeat graph tracks physical exertion and suggests breaks when needed. Multi-Function Arms One arm acts like a launcher to throw the balls. and another arm holds the paddle to play with you. Sport Drink Dispenser Located inside the robot to keep you hydrated and energized during games.