Tailored packaging

Through interactive games, the exhibit allows visitors to understand how different types of items and packaging materials are correctly matched, and learn how to use mathematical knowledge to optimize packaging solutions.

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

1. Mathematics in Packaging: Packaging is a design that we often encounter in our daily lives. It not only needs to consider factors such as aesthetics, practicality, and environmental protection, but also how to save materials and costs. This involves the mathematical problem of packaging, that is, how to use mathematical knowledge and methods to optimize packaging solutions. For example, if we want to use a circular box to package some small balls with the same radius, how should we place the balls to minimize the radius of the box? This is a typical problem of equal circular packaging, which requires us to apply geometric knowledge and optimization ideas to find the optimal solution. two Different items require different packaging materials. Common packaging materials include paper, plastic, glass, metal, and some new environmentally friendly packaging materials such as biodegradable plastics and edible packaging. For example, clothing: The logistics packaging for clothing is usually plastic bags or cardboard boxes, which can protect the cleanliness and neatness of the clothing, while also showing off.