The “Time Machine”: From the Big Bang to the Apocalypse
In a record breaking 244 steps, the Purdue Society of Professional Engineers’ “Time Machine” traces world’s history beginning at the Big Bang, then documenting monumental human endeavors along the way until an ultimate apocalypse. Their machine also won them the title of world’s largest Rube Goldberg machine the last year. But what was the final goal of their creation? To water a plant.
The Page Turner
The Page Turner by Brooklyn-based artist Joseph Herscher is sure to make you chuckle. Designed to turn the page of his morning paper, his machine is set off simply by taking a sip of coffee. An extra round of applause goes to his gerbil friend who is arguably the star of this production.
The Ramen Maker
Hungry college students will love this Rube Goldberg machine for more reasons than one. Not only does it provide plenty of visual stimuli to fixate on, but when all is said and done it serves up some hot ramen noodles to taste! The design was completed for a Japanese Rube Goldberg contest.
Ok Go’s This Too Shall Pass Rube Goldberg Machine
Whether or not you like Ok Go, you’ll appreciate the creativity and camera work of their “This Too Shall Pass” video. A spectacular display of ingenuity, this machine features a cacophony of colors and even a car on the move!
Dog-Powered Rube Goldberg Machine
Created to advertise Ford’s C-Max in France, this Rube Goldberg uses a canine-power to help demonstrate the park assist system on its vehicle. A pack of talented and adorable dogs play integral parts in a mechanism that unfurls a banner announcing the car at the end. Their furry faces alone make this worth watching!
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The Cog for Honda
This commercial has become a classic, and for good reason. Simple, but extremely effective, the Rube Goldberg machine uses all the parts of a Honda Accord, and has them interact with one another to get the car moving. We’d love to see an EV iteration one day.
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