Operating Instructions
- The setup is permanently in working condition and ready for use at any time.
- Place the loose load (puck) with a hook in the center of the table.
- Roll the 12-sided „die“ so that it tumbles across the table.
- The number that lands on the top vertical face determines your target field.
- Grab the ends of the strings hanging from the metal structure on one side. The participants stand opposite each other. Hold one string in each hand (right and left). (If four people are playing, one hand per person is enough.)
- By pulling or loosening the strings, maneuver the suspended hook to catch the puck lying on the table.
- Once caught, move the load to the field determined by the die roll. Place it there (without touching it) and release it from the hook.
- If successful, the task is completed.
Interactivity:
Through cooperation, participants complete a relatively simple spatial task involving logic, spatial orientation, and coordination of eye-hand movements (and not only their own, but those of at least two people. This movement and activity coordination tester offers a fun way to practice motor skills. The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, each controlling one or two strings, working together to maneuver the crane to pick up an object within the hook’s reach. The object is then placed in a designated spot on the table, determined by a roll of the 12-sided die.
Educational Purpose – Exhibit Concept:
Anyone who has driven on a highway knows that you’re rarely alone on the road. To avoid collisions, all road users must be synchronized at every section—maintaining safe distances, behaving predictably, and anticipating others’ actions. All of this happens in motion, leaving no time for confusion, and every mistake can have consequences. As traffic constantly brings new participants and decisions must be based on clear rules, we often need to coordinate with complete strangers. Synergy – that’s the key concept the visitors can test using the Crane with Movement Coordination exhibit.
It requires not only some physical effort but also empathy and rational communication for effective cooperation. To ensure that one person doesn’t say “forward” while another says “stop.” It’s a small training in teamwork and coordination, with movements controlled by two to four brains simultaneously—without risking anyone’s health or life.
