The following project descriptions are up for design if you would like to take the challenge! Also if you would like to suggest a project, please add it here. I would like to develop #1, and anyone is welcome to help. More projects on the way!
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1.) Re: Bermuda Project
Underwater ride system for theme park attraction entertainment
Description:
Theme park attractions have been known to allow the use of water as a form of stimulus, e.g. log flumes, river rafts, etc. However, no such design of a completely underwater attraction currently exists. The aim of this project is to investigate the feasibility of designing for a track-based underwater vehicle for a theme park attraction. Areas of research include control, safety, and methods of propulsion.
Key Objectives:
Analysis into design of underwater propulsion system, including comparison of mechanical, electrical and fluid methods, power consumption, desired experience of motion. Analysis into design of fail-safes and safety, e.g. pressure limits, track failure, vehicle failure, restraints.
Optional Objectives:
Additional requirements for attraction logistics including placement of ambience speakers, displays and other special effects, storage for control and power supplies of said special effects units.
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2.) Re: General Project
Advanced transducer matrix for life-like audio-animatronic facial control.
Description:
The aim of this project is to investigate the design for a more life-like representation of the human face for use in theme entertainment attractions.
Key objectives:
Study into the facial muscle structure and the mapping of a matrix grid of electro-active polymers onto the main muscle groups for facial contortion.
Optional objectives:
Study into alternative methods for accurate human facial motion.
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Much input is appreciated. If this takes off, I will probably create a website dedicated to the work that's done on these boards. Keep imagineering!
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1.) Re: Bermuda Project
Underwater ride system for theme park attraction entertainment
Description:
Theme park attractions have been known to allow the use of water as a form of stimulus, e.g. log flumes, river rafts, etc. However, no such design of a completely underwater attraction currently exists. The aim of this project is to investigate the feasibility of designing for a track-based underwater vehicle for a theme park attraction. Areas of research include control, safety, and methods of propulsion.
Key Objectives:
Analysis into design of underwater propulsion system, including comparison of mechanical, electrical and fluid methods, power consumption, desired experience of motion. Analysis into design of fail-safes and safety, e.g. pressure limits, track failure, vehicle failure, restraints.
Optional Objectives:
Additional requirements for attraction logistics including placement of ambience speakers, displays and other special effects, storage for control and power supplies of said special effects units.
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2.) Re: General Project
Advanced transducer matrix for life-like audio-animatronic facial control.
Description:
The aim of this project is to investigate the design for a more life-like representation of the human face for use in theme entertainment attractions.
Key objectives:
Study into the facial muscle structure and the mapping of a matrix grid of electro-active polymers onto the main muscle groups for facial contortion.
Optional objectives:
Study into alternative methods for accurate human facial motion.
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Much input is appreciated. If this takes off, I will probably create a website dedicated to the work that's done on these boards. Keep imagineering!