The Setting Machine

Sophie

Age 9Shanghai, ChinaOct 2020

My design is The Setting Machine! It’s a machine that will let you go to somewhere or to go to the past or future. First, you need to turn on the “on/off” button, then see the two levers? One says “Where”, that means where do you want to go? The other one says “When”, that means what time do you want to go to? Pick a lever and say where or when on the microphone on the lever that you just picked. Step on the stairs and get ready to get inside. When you get in, the machine starts to work, chains, electricity, computers and wires start to move. They will carry you and the machine to the place. It can carry more than one person but less than ten at a time. It’s like riding a roller coaster, but being blind. You have to go in quick. It only lasts for one minute one-round because we don’t want bad guys or other strangers getting in with your and do bad things. When you are all at the place or time, you want, the machine will disappear and will appear on your hands, so no-one will use it, and you can use it more than one time! Last, you will be where or when you like! My invention can let you travel to somewhere or the future or past super-quick!

Little Inventors team says

The Setting Machine is beautifully colourful Sophie and you have provided such an in-depth explanation! The concept of time travel is so exciting, I like that you can clearly and simply speak into the microphone to describe where you want to go, this minimises the chance of any issues that could land you in completely the wrong location! I also like that the machine can carry more than one person, you don't have to go on a time-travelling adventure alone! Thank you Sophie and keep inventing.