Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Pleased to meet you, my name is Robocoaster

In 2001 KUKA developed the Robocoaster, which is the world’s first passenger-carrying industrial robot. The ride uses roller-coaster-style seats attached to robotic arms and provides a roller coaster-like motion sequence to its two passengers through a series of programmable maneuvers.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Since 2010 Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando, Florida utilises KUKA robotic arm technology in the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. This was revolutionary, as the robotic arm is mounted on a track, allowing the robotic arm to laterally move on a pathway through a warehouse while performing its movements.

Knight's tournament at LEGOLAND USA
The outdoor attraction features three pairs of Robocoasters lined up for the tournament. The medieval impression is reinforced by the robots' paintwork in the colors gold and brown. With an extra gag, the operator has succeeded in boosting the fun factor still further. Tournament contestants can buy water bombs and shoot them at the other passengers.

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