An embodiment of a vehicle simulator includes a base support, a movable integral support, and a plurality of actuators. Each actuator is disposed between the base support and the movable integral support and is arranged to cause movement of the movable integral support relative to the base support. The vehicle simulator further includes a seat device rigidly connected to the movable integral support. The vehicle simulator further includes a first actuator arranged to cause a first force on the movable integral support in a transverse direction at a first position. The vehicle simulator further includes a second actuator arranged to apply a second force to the movable integral support in the transverse direction at a second position, the first position and the second position being spaced apart along a longitudinal direction.

A ride system includes a base, a ride vehicle, a platform assembly positioned between the base and the ride vehicle, and an extension mechanism coupled to the platform assembly and positioned between the base and the ride vehicle. The platform assembly includes a first platform, a second platform, and six legs extending between the first platform and the second platform, and the platform assembly is configured to actuate each of the six legs so as to move the first platform relative to the second platform in different configurations based on which of the six legs is actuated. The extension mechanism is configured to extend and contract so as to move the ride vehicle away from and toward, respectively, the base of the ride system.

A ride system includes a base, a ride vehicle, a platform assembly positioned between the base and the ride vehicle, and an extension mechanism coupled to the platform assembly and positioned between the base and the ride vehicle. The platform assembly includes a first platform, a second platform, and six legs extending between the first platform and the second platform, and the platform assembly is configured to actuate each of the six legs so as to move the first platform relative to the second platform in different configurations based on which of the six legs is actuated. The extension mechanism is configured to extend and contract so as to move the ride vehicle away from and toward, respectively, the base of the ride system.

A resistance control system for a passenger support of an amusement attraction includes a first foundation, a second foundation, and a support extending between the first foundation and the second foundation. The second foundation is pivotably coupled to the support at a pivot joint. The resistance control system also includes a motor and a linkage system coupled to the motor and to the second foundation such that the motor is configured to output a torque to adjust, via the linkage system, a resistance to movement of the second foundation about the pivot joint and relative to the first foundation.

A resistance control system for a passenger support of an amusement attraction includes a first foundation, a second foundation, and a support extending between the first foundation and the second foundation. The second foundation is pivotably coupled to the support at a pivot joint. The resistance control system also includes a motor and a linkage system coupled to the motor and to the second foundation such that the motor is configured to output a torque to adjust, via the linkage system, a resistance to movement of the second foundation about the pivot joint and relative to the first foundation.

A strut member is connected to the center of a top plate portion which supports a seat portion and the center of a base portion so that the strut member rockably supports the top plate portion. A pair of rocking mechanisms formed by motors and link mechanisms connected to the output shafts of the motors and the top plate portion, and configured to be vertically displaced in accordance with a rotation of the motors is arranged in a front area or a rear area compared to the strut member in the base portion. The axial direction of the motor of one of the rocking mechanisms is aligned with a left oblique direction from the center of the supporting surface, and the axial direction of the motor of the other of the rocking mechanisms is aligned with a right oblique direction from the center of the supporting surface.

A strut member is connected to the center of a top plate portion which supports a seat portion and the center of a base portion so that the strut member rockably supports the top plate portion. A pair of rocking mechanisms formed by motors and link mechanisms connected to the output shafts of the motors and the top plate portion, and configured to be vertically displaced in accordance with a rotation of the motors is arranged in a front area or a rear area compared to the strut member in the base portion. The axial direction of the motor of one of the rocking mechanisms is aligned with a left oblique direction from the center of the supporting surface, and the axial direction of the motor of the other of the rocking mechanisms is aligned with a right oblique direction from the center of the supporting surface.

A ride system for an amusement park includes a platform of the ride system that rotates about a guide axis along a direction of travel of the platform. A motion system is included and drives movement of the platform. One or more seats are coupled to the platform, wherein the one or more seats move with the platform and relative to the platform. At least one sensor detects a position of at least one seat of the one or more seats and provides data indicative of the position. A controller receives the data indicative of the position and controls the motion system to rotate the platform about the guide axis based on the data indicative of the position.

A ride system for an amusement park includes a platform of the ride system that rotates about a guide axis along a direction of travel of the platform. A motion system is included and drives movement of the platform. One or more seats are coupled to the platform, wherein the one or more seats move with the platform and relative to the platform. At least one sensor detects a position of at least one seat of the one or more seats and provides data indicative of the position. A controller receives the data indicative of the position and controls the motion system to rotate the platform about the guide axis based on the data indicative of the position.

A ride vehicle control system for a ride vehicle of an attraction includes multiple sensors that are configured to monitor a guest supported by the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle control system also includes an actuator system configured to couple to the ride vehicle. The ride vehicle control system further includes one or more processors that are configured to receive signals from the multiple sensors, wherein the signals are indicative of a position of the guest, a movement of the guest, or both. The one or more processors are also configured to determine an intended movement for the ride vehicle based on the signals and to control the actuator system to adjust a resistance to movement of the ride vehicle to facilitate the intended movement.