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- Robot Goalie Has Sub-Millimeter Accuracy Optical Tracking
Robot Goalie Has Sub-Millimeter Accuracy Optical Tracking Mark Rober’s latest engineering video pitches He used the company’s PrimeX 120 camera system to power a high-speed, high-G tracking behind his newest To track an 80 mph (120 km/h) ball launcher, full-speed professional strikes, and a robot moving fast The PrimeX 120 features customed designed ultra-low distortion “fast glass” lenses for optimal tracking The capture volume was engineered around the penalty box, with the system configured to track anything
- Virtual Production Stage for Film
Technically Advanced 35North Studios’ virtual production workflow features an OptiTrack camera tracking system—a 3D optical tracking technology with sub-millimeter accuracy for virtual production stages and OptiTrack is a 3D precision tracking systems that provides low latency output, easy to use workflows, and character animation for film and games, and mixed reality tracking. The system also includes CinePuck, a camera tracking tool for virtual production studios that can be
- Custom Audio Packages for Musical
designing the sound system it would be capable of easily moving and fitting into a small footprint on the truck
- Specialized Lighting Illuminates Environmental Education Center
Overall, the project used 89 of Alcon Lighting’s multi-sized LED track light. This LED track light is stylish and durable, with an aluminum body and clear glass lens. The track head adjusts 180° vertically and rotates 358° for precise lighting control, with a color temperature The track light met the flexibility required for beam spread and color temperature. The track light’s simple design also blended perfectly with the aesthetics of the space.
- Kart Klash Merges Go-Karts and Video Games for a Unique Experience
collect and activate power-ups, including missiles, MPs, TNTs, boosts, and shields while navigating the track where each decision can make or break the race and give the edge needed to pass competitors on the track In April, RPM was awarded the Guinness World Records for Longest Indoor Multi-Level Go-Kart Track in Live leaderboards and detailed performance tracking are available for participants and spectators.
- Groundbreaking Dance Performance Uses Motion Capture, Aerial Drones, and Visual Effects
The configuration provides real-time, low latency tracking that optimizes accuracy across capture areas As Middendorp became more proficient with the mocap system, his team began using it to track dancers According to Middendorp, “With OptiTrack, we can track drones, dancers, and other elements. , “Wave”" virtual sand is projected onto the stage, and dancers, donning OptiTrack mocap suits, are tracked Using OptiTrack, the hands of dancers on stage are closely tracked, translating gestures into movements
- Giant Laser-Headed Robot Dances at Drake Concert
the robots in four corners—often up to 200 feet apart from one another—which are brought in by semi-truck
- How an Engineer Used Spare Automation Components for Spooky Halloween Fun
engineer used creativity and technology to pull together a Halloween Box specifically designed to scare trick-or-treaters engineer used creativity and technology to pull together a Halloween Box specifically designed to scare trick-or-treaters These “tricks” enhance the “treat” of getting the life scared out of you. is just one example of how a system integrator put used and spare parts to good use to frighten any trick-or-treater Trick or Treat I purchased a DURApulse 60HP variable frequency drive (VFD) from AutomationDirect as a
- Steel Roller Coaster Hybrid Ride Uses Advanced Conductor Rail System
The ride required energy supply and data transmission capabilities for every vehicle along the track, System The ride required energy supply and data transmission capabilities for every vehicle along the track Rail System, ensuring a reliable energy supply and data transmission for seven ride vehicles along the track
- Film Studios and 3D Printing
He rolled it out of the truck, plugged it in, and showed us how to use it.
- Auto-Follow Sports Drone Set for Take-Off
consumer market, AirDog is an innovative, yet simple-to-use, ‘quad-copter’ that operates via a wrist-worn tracking both Stratasys’ FDM and PolyJet 3D printing technologies were employed for AirDog and its AirLeash tracking
- The Technology Behind The Lion King Musical’s North American Rafiki Tour
Pride Rock — a motorized staircase that travels across the stage on a track circuit system — is considered The grasses — props with wooden bases that also move across the stage on the track — are another. Its path is operated by a circuit track system in the stage that incorporates pneumatic switching units , there’s a battery powered friction drive that controls its speed and timing as it moves along the track












