The Aim and Shoot Design Project involves teams competing to create a cost-effective device capable of striking a 12x12-inch target sheet and subsequently allowing the ball to drop into a basket positioned below it. The supporting beam measures 16 inches in length, and the base holding the basket extends 12 inches from the edge of the beam to the basket. The base has a thickness of 1.625 inches. The rubber ball used in the competition has a diameter of 1.75 inches, while the basket's bottom diameter is 7 inches. The distance between the device and the basket is 16 inches.
Teams are given three attempts to shoot three balls. Scoring is based on accuracy and cost-effectiveness: 2 points are awarded per successful strike on the target, and 1 point is awarded for each ball that lands in the basket afterward. Additional points are granted based on the cost of the device, with higher points for lower costs. The total score is calculated as a weighted combination of the accuracy and cost-effectiveness scores.
