【Interactive Application Case】 Realistic EV Charging Experience | 2025 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week - Arduino Charging Gun Integration

Project Design Concept: At an energy exhibition, simply displaying a charging app interface rarely draws attention. For this project, we built a physical-digital integrated charging experience station for our client. We modified a real EV charging gun into an interactive controller. Visitors pick up and plug in the charging gun through natural, intuitive movements, experiencing the EV charging process firsthand. This transforms a dry software demonstration into an immersive activity with genuine tactile feedback.

Interactive Experience Flow:

• Intuitive Activation: The visitor picks up the physical charging gun from the display table. The system detects this immediately and enters a ready state.
• Realistic Operational Feedback: Once the gun head is inserted into the designated socket interface, the Arduino sensor triggers a precise signal that simulates the connection feel of a real EV charger.
• Real-Time Hardware and Software Integration: The large-screen display syncs with the physical action with zero delay. The screen switches automatically from standby to the app charging interface with dynamic visual effects, fully conveying the convenience of plug-and-charge technology.