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Ultraleap and Aquarium of the Pacific to extend ‘virtual touch’ technologies on long-term basis

Ultraleap and Aquarium of the Pacific to extend ‘virtual touch’ technologies on long-term basis

Nov 24, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Ultraleap and Aquarium of the Pacific to extend ‘virtual touch’ technologies on long-term basis

Ultraleap’s technology, which uses ultrasound to create the sensation of touch in mid-air, allows users to feel (without touching anything) what is being shown on screen
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Cortina Productions partnering with Ultraleap on implementing touchless technology in interactive exhibits

Cortina Productions partnering with Ultraleap on implementing touchless technology in interactive exhibits

Aug 19, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Museums, News, Technology & Media, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Cortina Productions partnering with Ultraleap on implementing touchless technology in interactive exhibits

The technology will allow future visitors to control interactive content without touching public surfaces or buttons, eliminating concerns about COVID-19 transmission.
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JRA designed National Comedy Center named Best New Museum by readers of USA Today

JRA designed National Comedy Center named Best New Museum by readers of USA Today

Mar 02, 2020 Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on JRA designed National Comedy Center named Best New Museum by readers of USA Today

The National Comedy Center was one of 20 new museums nominated for the award
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Alcorn McBride equipment plays theatrical role at “Hamilton: The Museum Exhibition”

Alcorn McBride equipment plays theatrical role at “Hamilton: The Museum Exhibition”

Sep 27, 2019 Attractions, Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Alcorn McBride equipment plays theatrical role at “Hamilton: The Museum Exhibition”

Alcorn McBride equipment is utilized in the exhibition's Entry Theater and 3D Theater
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“Laugh Battle” at National Comedy Center receives recognition at 2019 AAM MUSE Awards

“Laugh Battle” at National Comedy Center receives recognition at 2019 AAM MUSE Awards

May 22, 2019 Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on “Laugh Battle” at National Comedy Center receives recognition at 2019 AAM MUSE Awards

Featuring breakthrough Microsoft artificial intelligence technology, “Laugh Battle” is an interactive game that allows visitors to face-off and see who can make their opponent crack a smile
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Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

Feb 04, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Exterior and landscaping complete on Aquarium of the Pacific’s Pacific Visions expansion

The 300-seat Honda Pacific Visions Theater, which houses a 130-foot-wide by 32-foot-tall screen that curves in a 180-degree arc, a tilting floor projection disc, and special effects capabilities.
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NMAAHC: Tracing the long arc of history

NMAAHC: Tracing the long arc of history

Feb 13, 2018 #71 - MENA/Entertainment, 2018, Features, Museums, North America, World markets Comments Off on NMAAHC: Tracing the long arc of history

The $540-million Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened on September 24, 2016, on a five-acre site on the National Mall.
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What’s AV got to do with animal attractions?

What’s AV got to do with animal attractions?

Sep 14, 2016 #64 Waterpark, Zoo & Aquarium 2016, 2016, Attractions, Features, Technology & Media, Uncategorized, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on What’s AV got to do with animal attractions?

Projection and mobile technologies are creating new animal experiences for a tech-savvy audience.
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Texas State History Museum Relies on Electrosonic to “Shipwreck” Visitors

Texas State History Museum Relies on Electrosonic to “Shipwreck” Visitors

Feb 14, 2014 Museums, News, Technology & Media Comments Off on Texas State History Museum Relies on Electrosonic to “Shipwreck” Visitors

Los Angeles, CA, USA (February 13, 2014) — The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin recently contracted Electrosonic for a complete audio and video systems upgrade and...
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