Introducing the MESMOID

Source

G4G15

Title

Introducing the MESMOID

Contributor

Kenneth Brecher

Subject

Game,Art,Rec Math,Science

Description

The MESMOID is a right circular cylinder with an eccentric circle cut out of it. Because of its design, it can act like a rolling pendulum. Unlike a coin or wheel, when rolled it moves back and forth instead of in one direction only.
It is a miniature work of kinetic art.
It is an executive fidget device.
It is a tactile stress reliever.
It is an elegant paperweight.
Roll the MESMOID™ on a hard, smooth surface and its back-and-forth motion is
mesmerizing. Notice that it sometimes moves in a slightly curved path. Why???

Identifier

G15-065-1

Collection

Citation

“Introducing the MESMOID,” G4G Gift Exchange Archive, accessed June 16, 2025, https://g4gexchangearchive.omeka.net/items/show/1711.

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