Ping Pong Pickup Challenge | 2023 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge

The video tutorial introduces an engineering challenge where participants must design a device to pick up a ping pong ball from a distance and bring it back over a starting line. The challenge encourages creativity and iteration, with specific materials allowed for use. Participants can enter a contest with rules about device operation and scoring based on distance and material cost. The challenge can be done individually or in teams, with adults assisting in material acquisition but not in design or testing. The final score is calculated by subtracting material costs from the distance achieved.

What is the main goal of this year's engineering challenge?

What materials are allowed for building the device?

Describe the rules regarding the placement of the ball and starting line.

What are the restrictions on touching the ball during the trial?

How is the final score calculated in the engineering challenge?