Fundamental Science

Interactive tabletop maze exhibit

An interactive tabletop maze exhibit combines a transparent grid, a circular viewing surface and joystick-style controls around the rim. Visitors watch the arrangement as they use a control, making the relationship between an input and a visible response the starting point for a shared puzzle activity.

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THE PRODUCT IN MOTION

See it work.

Watch an operator use a rim control on the circular tabletop maze. The workshop footage shows the physical cabinet, clear viewing surface and grid arrangement. Contact us to agree the complete visitor task for your selected version.

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THE ACTIVITY & MECHANISM

Follow the response through a tabletop maze

The round cabinet presents the maze at tabletop height, with controls distributed around its edge. Its transparent viewing surface lets visitors inspect the arrangement while following the selected challenge. For a museum or school brief, define one clear task, the response visitors should notice and how the station resets for the next group. Contact us to agree the interaction and scientific interpretation before specifying the supplied version.

01
Choose a control
Follow the station instructions and identify the part of the maze you will observe.
02
Observe one action
Move the control within its permitted travel and describe the visible response.
03
Compare approaches
Compare observations from another position and discuss the agreed puzzle task.

REFERENCE & PROJECT SCOPE

Reference specifications.

Use the reference dimensions and operating information to plan the exhibit. The agreed project drawings define the supplied configuration, installation interfaces and service access.

Approx. L × W × H: 1,500 × 1,500 × 1,000 mm
Exhibit theme: Interactive puzzles · observation · cause and effect
Visitor activity: Use a rim control and observe the tabletop maze through its clear viewing surface.
Reference operation: Move the tabletop joystick while observing the transparent grid mechanism.
Power & supply: Powered versions can be configured for 110/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The reference uses a freestanding round cabinet. Confirm its fixing, service access, and required electrical connections.
Reference construction: Select component materials and finishes to suit the agreed design, visitor use and cleaning regime. The quotation and drawings identify the supplied materials and grades.
Configuration options: Agree the maze task, control response, reset sequence, interpretation language and visitor approach space in the project brief.
Daily operating schedule: 8 hours per day
Scheduled maintenance: Every 30 days
Factory dispatch lead time: 30–120 calendar days after design approval and receipt of the deposit. Transit time is additional.
Minimum custom order: One exhibit

Approximate planning estimate: 1500 × 1500 × 1000 mm (L × W × H). Round cabinet, transparent grid mechanism, and highest operating knob, including the feet.

Reference configuration notes

Round cabinet: The maze is mounted in a circular tabletop cabinet.
Transparent grid: Transparent partitions form a regular internal arrangement beneath the cover.
Rim controls: Several joystick-style controls are positioned around the tabletop edge.

Customisation, installation & support

01Reference envelope: Approximate planning estimate: 1500 × 1500 × 1000 mm (L × W × H). Round cabinet, transparent grid mechanism, and highest operating knob, including the feet.
02Configuration: Agree the maze task, control mapping, reset, cover access and viewing conditions for the selected configuration.
03Visitor experience: Confirm the intended audience, accessible viewing and interaction positions, final instruction languages and supervised operation where needed.
04Service and handover: Agree access routes, replaceable components, operating checks and the handover documentation for the final configuration.

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BEFORE AN ENQUIRY

Questions & support.

24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, remote technical guidance and long-term after-sales support. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.

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Delivery, installation & after-sales terms

Payment: A 50% deposit is payable after the contract is signed. The remaining balance is paid after acceptance and before dispatch, so full payment is received before dispatch. Payment methods are agreed in the contract.
Packaging & transport: Metal shipping cases or multilayer wood-panel shipping cases. Transport arrangements and costs are agreed to suit the project.
Materials & painted finish: Common material options include Q235 steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloy, PVC, acrylic, engineering plastics. The combination is selected for each configuration. Marine anti-corrosion paint with a piano-gloss automotive paint finish. Applied to painted parts.
Typical power · powered versions: Standard products: 100–500 W; oversized installations: 1,000–5,000 W. Typical ranges for powered versions. Confirm the selected model and final connected load.
Product maintenance: Suggested inspection points: joystick return and attachment, transparent panel edges and cleanliness, visible grid mechanism and cabinet fixings. Confirm the service procedure at handover.
Installation & training: Complimentary training is available on site or remotely, according to project needs. If installation or on-site after-sales service is not included in the product price, the customer pays the actual travel expenses incurred, unless the contract provides otherwise.
Factory acceptance & handover: Mid-production and pre-dispatch checks are provided. Factory acceptance can take place in person at the factory or through acceptance videos. Installation and operating videos, written installation and operating instructions, drawings and a spare-parts list are provided.
Complimentary parts: 24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, starting when the exhibit is handed over for use. Covers faults not caused by the user. User-caused or deliberate damage is excluded. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.
Warranty & repair labour: The whole-exhibit warranty period and repair labour scope and charges are agreed in the contract.

Can we discuss a prototype or sample for a custom version?

Yes. Prototype testing and sample fabrication are available for custom projects. Discuss which functions or features you need to review for your version. The scope, cost and schedule are agreed for the project.

How prototype testing & samples work

What can the visitor explore?

The reference provides a tabletop grid and controls around a circular cabinet. Discuss the intended maze task, response and group interaction with us so the final explanation matches the supplied mechanism.

How do we specify a version for our gallery?

Send the audience age range, available floor space and intended learning topic. We will confirm the control mapping, reset, viewing height, access and material schedule in the proposal and drawings.

What do the images and videos show?

The gallery labels photographs, video frames, renderings and the dimension drawing. Physical footage is identified separately.

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Interactive tabletop maze exhibit

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Follow the response through a tabletop maze

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Observe one action

Compare approaches

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Interactive tabletop maze exhibit

See it work.

Follow the response through a tabletop maze

Choose a control

Observe one action

Compare approaches

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