Track Rider

Concept 1

Concept

Track Rider is a physical version of the popular online game, Line Rider. Pieces can be snapped together to form the track, and the sled piece can be dropped from any point to test out the track design. Users are encouraged to compete with one another to build complex and creative tracks.

Physical Principle

Track Rider is based mainly on gravity and the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy.

Other Technical Details

This toy is safe for any child old enough not to swallow the pieces. The manufacturability of this toy is similar to Legos, as the similar pieces in this toy can be mass-produced via plastics molding very quickly and cheaply. If the pieces are not abused, there are not many parts that can break. The motorized 'boost' piece has the highest chance of being defective, though if designed well, this risk can be mitigated.

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Mike Lin
Carnegie Mellon University
February 3rd, 2009