Vending machines kill 4 times as many people per year as sharks. One problem is the issue of food getting stuck in a vending machine. There is currently no solution for this problem. If you put your money in the machine, select the food that you want, and then, the food gets stuck before it can drop to where you can reach it—you are out of luck! You might try shaking or kicking the machine, but those are not designed solutions to the problem. Your engineering challenge is to attempt to solve this problem.
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Think of an invention that could help remove stuck foods from vending machines. Another option is to design a new vending machine that makes it impossible for food to get stuck. Describe your ideas using at least three sentences (3 points) and good grammar (2 points). Must include a drawing or video or audio (5 points) to enhance your description.
One potential solution to the problem of food getting stuck in vending machines is to create a robotic arm attachment that can be installed in existing machines. This arm could be programmed to detect when food becomes stuck and then use its flexibility and dexterity to reach into the machine and dislodge the item. Additionally, a sensor can be installed in the machine to alert the maintenance team of any obstructions, allowing them to quickly address the issue.
Another option is to design a new vending machine with a more efficient delivery system that minimizes the chances of food getting stuck. For example, the machine could have a rotating mechanism or a series of moving platforms to ensure that the food item is always pushed forward and dropped into the retrieval area. This redesign would require careful planning and testing to ensure smooth and reliable delivery of all items.
To enhance the description, a video animation can be created to demonstrate how the robotic arm attachment or the redesigned vending machine would work in real-life scenarios. This visual representation can provide a more vivid understanding of the proposed solutions and help stakeholders visualize the potential benefits of implementing these innovations.