Motion Control: Full Cinematic Immersion

By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor

"For your safety, please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times."

We've heard this statement countless times at amusement parks, but we may start hearing it at the local multiplex (which sounds rather difficult when you're gripping a large bucket of popcorn and a gallon of soda).

Imagine a car chase in your typical big-budget summer spectacular, but instead of watching the action unfold, the audience is participating in it.

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Power Transmission Technology Update July 18, 2017
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Motion Control: Full Cinematic Immersion By Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor "For your safety, please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times." We've heard this statement countless times at amusement parks, but we may start hearing it at the local multiplex (which sounds rather difficult when you're gripping a large bucket of popcorn and a gallon of soda). Imagine a car chase in your typical big-budget summer spectacular, but instead of watching the action unfold, the audience is participating in it. Read More
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