Rube goldberg

For simple problems, sometimes a complicated solution is better. Well, maybe not better, but certainly more entertaining. Rube Goldberg machines are complex, often humorous devices built to perform ordinary, not very humorous tasks. Here's a collection of the best Rube Goldberg machines from across the internet.

My name is Dina and I tell animate stories about inanimate objects. Every object contains a kind of “folded story” inside it. Things can tell what they saw, who held them, who accidentally broke them, and who lovingly gathered up the pieces and repaired them.

Kids will love this Christmas Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge! Use a series of chain reactions to make a jingle bell land in a cup. So fun!

I wrote an instructional article for Make Magazine's online edition. Head over and learn to build your own simple automata.

Rube - by Joe Van Wetering

Rube Goldberg Machine for watering a plant

Rube Goldberg art style embodies the humorous complexity of the American cartoonist's legacy through absurd machines executing simple tasks in the most convoluted ways. Characterized by intricate, interlinked parts and a whimsical narrative, this style invites viewers into a playful, detailed world. Artvy's AI tool turns images into Goldbergian masterpieces, blending retro charm with modern AI technology for unique, nostalgic creations. Dive into Artvy to transform the mundane into…

If one could temporarily remove their sense of humor and cast a serious look into a Rube Goldberg machine, they would not say to themselves "well that looks simple." Indeed, it would almost always be ...

Check out our Amazing Energy Machine - a portable Rube Goldberg Machine that has been visiting schools for Science Week as part of our Eccentric Energy Show