They are applying robotics technology to the control of lighting, camera heads and rides at a theme parks. Other research projects will involve virtual scenery, motion capture, live interaction with virtual imagery, intelligent lighting, optical systems, architectural acoustics, mechanical noise control, audio in virtual environments, image projection, video technology, pyrotechnics and lasers. Ideas, technologies and experiences are no longer bound by time, place and material. The center will sort through all the information available and make it more accessible to everyone. National and international companies in the audio and broad-based entertainment fields have approached the center about becoming members.
Companies can join the center at different membership levels.
Membership benefits range from attending conferences to serving on the advisory board that sets the center's agenda. In October, the center will host its first international conference. Purdue has a history of leadership in the development of technology with entertainment applications. A publication-quality photograph is available at the News Service Web site and at the ftp site .