Serving the themed entertainment community

Latest News

  • Extreme Engineering completes Cloud Coaster at Quest, Doha Oasis
  • Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex
  • WonderWorks Pigeon Forge introduces new STEM exhibit explaining Earth’s spheres
  • Registration now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, FREE registration for IPM readers
  • Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position
  • Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
  • Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division
  • San Diego Zoo Global evolves into San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
  • Home
  • Opportunity Hub
    • Leads & Opportunities
    • Webinar Calendar
    • Submit a Webinar
  • Explore
    • Features
    • News
    • COVID-19
  • Issues
    • 2020
      • #85 – Looking forward to the future
      • #84 – Everything the industry has to offer
      • #83 – Waterparks and more!
      • #82 – Solving Problems with Innovation
      • #81 COVID-19 and beyond
      • IPM guide to AV 2020
    • 2019
      • #80 – IAAPA 2019
      • #79.5 – IAAPA Expo 2019 Preview
      • #79 Europe and Waterparks
      • #78 – Asia/Tech
      • #77 – The Best in Themed Entertainment
    • 2018
      • #76 – Year End/Trade Show Round-up
      • #75 – IAAPA 2018
      • #74 – EME/Waterparks
      • #73 – Asia and Technology
      • #72 – Dubai/Museums
      • #71 – MENA/Entertainment
    • 2017
      • #70 – IAAPA 2017
      • #69 – Game Changers
      • #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage
      • #67 – Experience Design: Many Faces Many Places
      • #66 Theatrical Influence and Convergence
    • 2016
      • #65 IAAPA 2016
      • #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016
      • #63 Technology 2016
      • #62 International
      • #61 Museums and Expanding Markets
    • 2015
      • #60 – IAAPA 2015
      • #59 – Zoos/Aquaria and Waterparks 2015
      • #58 – Technology 2015
      • #57 – International 2015
      • #56 – Museums 2015
    • 2014
      • #55 – IAAPA 2014 / Tenth Anniversary
      • #54 – Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums 2014
      • #53 – Technology 2014
      • #52 – International 2014
      • #51 – Museums 2014
    • 2013
      • #46 – Museums 2013
      • #47 – International 2013
      • #48 – Technology 2013
      • #49 – Waterparks 2013
      • #50 – IAAPA 2013
      • 2013 Wrap-Up
    • 2012
      • #45 – IAAPA & WWA Wrap-Up
      • #44 – IAAPA
      • #43 – Waterparks
      • #42 – Technology
      • #41 – International
      • #40 – Museums
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About
    • About InPark
    • Privacy Policy
  • IPM books
    • Screens to scenes: Christie’s visual technology
    • Tales from the Expo
    • Themed entertainment in academia
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linked
    • Youtube

CAVU Designwerks: Self-Driving Vehicle

Jun 10, 2020 Joe Kleiman #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Attractions, Features, Homepage Slider, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on CAVU Designwerks: Self-Driving Vehicle


CAVU Designwerks: Self-Driving Vehicle

CAVU Designwerks rolls out the SDV: an intelligent, trackless ride vehicle

by Sarah Brack, CAVU Designwerks

ABOVE: CAVU Designwerks’ Self Driving Vehicle

The future of attractions relies on the ideal application of advanced technology, fully immersive storytelling, and direct control for guests. The more seamless the integration, the greater the likely success of any attraction. As an integrator, CAVU’s method of developing a new ride system is to take an existing proven technology and find exciting ways to custom-integrate it into the entertainment industry. This approach minimizes project risk while delivering innovation.

As an example, the massive demand for Trackless Dark Rides in the entertainment world has demanded the development of a vehicle with high reliability – one that is simple, safe, and adaptive to its environment. CAVU took this challenge and developed and launched the Self-Driving Vehicle (SDV) a pioneering intelligent, trackless dark-ride vehicle.

Through a partnership with a leader in industrial robotics technology, CAVU employed a proven autonomous self-driving platform as the base of the SDV. This innovative solution showcases CAVU’s level of sophistication on highly engineered technologies and willingness to push the envelope to create the newest standard in amusement park attractions.

CAVU’s SDV is intelligent and can adapt to changing environments. The simple integration with other equipment like show action, scenic sets, and even other ride vehicles makes this SDV truly intelligent. Testing shows downtime of less than 1% which we believe is an unprecedented accomplishment. This means down time caused by ride track interruption is virtually eliminated as CAVU’s SDVs can identify objects and navigate around them, in real time, to the next waypoint.

The applications for CAVU’s SDV are expansive and include dark rides, guided tours, brand activation, moving show action equipment, moving theatres and choreographed shows. The SDV is able to supplement or replace a walk-through experience whereby guided tour guests can board the SDV and use the touch screen to indicate areas that they would like to learn more about. The SDV is then able to seamlessly move guests through the tour while maintaining throughput.

CAVU’s SDV can rotate 360-degrees and can be utilized in a variety of applications, from dark rides to exhibit tours. All photos courtesy of CAVU Designwerks.

Immersive, guided tours or museum exhibits can now allow guests to board intelligent SDVs equipped with new, interactive devices. Through these different and novel interactions, guests are whisked away to exhibits, circulated 360 degrees around and through each exhibit where the story comes to life better than ever before through this multi-angle experience. Organically, favorite characters can truly come to life when animatronics or show action equipment are mounted to SDVs. Now there is a unique ability to follow alongside guests throughout the narrative, shape the story, and react to guests on an individual and personal level. This simple but surprising interaction can create a deep emotional connection.

There are potential applications today where SDVs could redefine the definition of live shows. Entire theaters could be transformed through the use of large SDVs capable of moving hundreds of people. Now, imagine stages that come alive and provide dynamic performance spaces by integrating SDVs into sections of the stage. Performers can interact with these sections and add a new dimension to live shows and the guest experience.

These are just some of the ways that SDVs will change entertainment experiences to allow a deeper engagement with unique stories. Through the addition of an SDV CAVU can now provide guests an opportunity to get closer to the brands and experiences they love. Using the self-driving platform as the base, every aspect of the SDV can be customized to the clients’ needs.

CAVU Designwerks will be launching new applications for the SDV in addition to next generation ride attractions in the coming months. We partner with experts at every stage, including media, technology, and AV hardware, to deliver exceptional guest experiences, ride performance, and ROI. All of CAVU’s attractions meet ASTM or EN standards for design, quality, and safety, and our team members are actively involved in the ASTM F24 standards committee. Visit www.cavudw.com. • • •

Sarah Brack is Senior Marketing Coordinator for CAVU Designwerks.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Print

  • autonomous vehicles, CAVU Designwerks, self driving vehicle, technology, trackless vehicles
  • tweet
Related articles
  • Putting a spotlight on themed environments
    Putting a spotlight on themed...

    Comments Off on Putting a spotlight on themed environments

  • Site-based special effects house PeopleVisionFX celebrates 30th anniversary
    Site-based special effects house...

    Comments Off on Site-based special effects house PeopleVisionFX celebrates 30th anniversary

  • Analog Way Picturall Pro Media Server drives 2021 TEA Thea Award recipient  Entrance Experience at St. Louis Aquarium
    Analog Way Picturall Pro Media Server...

    Comments Off on Analog Way Picturall Pro Media Server drives 2021 TEA Thea Award recipient Entrance Experience at St. Louis Aquarium

  • TechnoAlpin Creates Unique Indoor Snowfall Experience at Swarovski Crystal Worlds
    TechnoAlpin Creates Unique Indoor...

    Comments Off on TechnoAlpin Creates Unique Indoor Snowfall Experience at Swarovski Crystal Worlds

More in this category
  • Extreme Engineering completes Cloud Coaster at Quest, Doha Oasis
    Extreme Engineering completes Cloud...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Extreme Engineering completes Cloud Coaster at Quest, Doha Oasis

  • Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex
    Former Walt Disney Imagineering...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Former Walt Disney Imagineering executive Ian MacVittie joins Technifex

  • WonderWorks Pigeon Forge introduces new STEM exhibit explaining Earth’s spheres
    WonderWorks Pigeon Forge introduces new...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on WonderWorks Pigeon Forge introduces new STEM exhibit explaining Earth’s spheres

  • Registration now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, FREE registration for IPM readers
    Registration now open for Integrated...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Registration now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, FREE registration for IPM readers


Quick Takes

My Tweets

Latest Issue

Leads & Opportunities

  • Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position
    Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search...

    Mar 04, 2021 Comments Off on Themed Entertainment Association hires executive search firm for Executive Director position

    Position profile is anticipated in mid-March
  • Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for entertainment company client
    Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for...

    Feb 16, 2021 Comments Off on Eleventh Hour seeks Technical Proposal Writer/Manager for entertainment company client

    The position is ideal for a technical proposal writer who...
  • Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist
    Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist

    Feb 16, 2021 Comments Off on Little Canada seeks Visual Arts Specialist

    Little Canada is a highly detailed and animated journey...
  • Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager
    Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager

    Feb 15, 2021 Comments Off on Scenario seeks LA-based safety manager

    The main office/shop located in San Fernando with various...
  • Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort near Angkor Wat
    Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort...

    Feb 10, 2021 Comments Off on Steelman Partners and Gensler designing 75 hectare resort near Angkor Wat

    The initial phase is expected to be completed by 2025 at an...

Top Posts

  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Conserving the future
    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Conserving the future
  • UAE and Israel relations stand to benefit Middle East tourism and Dubai Expo 2020
    UAE and Israel relations stand to benefit Middle East tourism and Dubai Expo 2020
  • Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
    Seven Seas Food Festival returns to SeaWorld San Diego
  • Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division
    Wärtsilä divests its entertainment division
  • A relaxing place that Snoopy would love: 20-acre Peanuts-themed "Snoopy Garden" opens in Jeju, South Korea
    A relaxing place that Snoopy would love: 20-acre Peanuts-themed "Snoopy Garden" opens in Jeju, South Korea
  • Space Center Houston to honor Apollo program during Spring Break
    Space Center Houston to honor Apollo program during Spring Break
  • Sally Brings the Animal Animatronics of Five Nights at Freddy's to Life in New Attraction Concept
    Sally Brings the Animal Animatronics of Five Nights at Freddy's to Life in New Attraction Concept

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Categories

  • IPM Interviews
  • Theme Parks
  • Museums
  • Water Parks
  • Attractions
    • Haunts
    • Zoos & Aquariums
  • World markets
    • Asia
    • Europe & Middle East
    • Latin America & Mexico
    • North America
  • Technology & Media
  • Business
    • Events
    • People
  • World Expos

InPark Magazine

2349 E Ohio Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207 USA
262.412.7107
mpalicki@inparkmagazine.com

View our Privacy Policy

Copyright 2018 InPark Magazine / All rights reserved
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram