Friday, February 8, 2008

Instead, a series of transportation pods will carry guests from one exhibit to another. These pods are designed to hold up to six people each, and they are individually operated and self guided by the guests. Unlike conventional tracks that restrict the viewers’ interaction capabilities, these pods can maneuver in any direction for as long a time as the viewer sees fit. The pods are suspended by a tube connected to the roof. The tube is connected to a complex system of magnets, tires, and electric motors in the reinforced ceiling. It is more like a go cart than anything; the only difference is that collisions are impossible. At the top of the connecting tube there is a round rubber pad with multiple collision sensors that will allow pods to maneuver unobstructed. The pods move at a slow enough rate to prevent neck and back injuries due to whiplash. This system also allows the pod to rotate on its axis so guests can have multiple angles of viewing.




Once inside the pod, the viewers become immersed in an auditory and visual spectacle as they travel through the museum. Information about a certain exhibit is mediated through a series of speakers inside of the pod, which are accompanied by visual aid monitors. This feature eliminates the tedious task of reading long passages. And since the auditory information can be adjusted to fit any major language it also breaks the communication barrier, thus allowing a wider range of guests to enjoy the museum’s many offerings.

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