This invention relates inter alia to a motion generator which comprises: an end effector; a stationary support having a base; at least one first tensile member, and at least six second tensile members, wherein each of the at least one first tensile member and the at least six second tensile members comprises a elastic element and each of which tensile members being attached at one end thereof to the end effector and being attached at the other end thereof to the stationary support; in which each tensile member applies a tensile force between the end effector and the stationary support, and in which each one of the at least six tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an actuator fixed to the stationary support which acts on the tensile member at a point along its length between the end effector and the elastic element, wherein the actuator acts to change the tension in the part of the tensile member between the end effector and the actuator in order to affect the forces and moments applied to the end effector by the system, wherein the actuator reacts the tensile force it applies to the tensile member against the stationary support, and wherein the tensile force applied by each tensile member to the end effector reacts against the tensile forces applied by the other tensile members via the end effector such that the end effector is maintained in suspension and out of contact with the stationary support by the tensile forces in the tensile members and any other forces applied to the end effector.

This invention relates inter alia to a motion generator which comprises: an end effector; a stationary support having a base; at least one first tensile member, and at least six second tensile members, wherein each of the at least one first tensile member and the at least six second tensile members comprises a elastic element and each of which tensile members being attached at one end thereof to the end effector and being attached at the other end thereof to the stationary support; in which each tensile member applies a tensile force between the end effector and the stationary support, and in which each one of the at least six tensile members is independently adjustably tensioned by an actuator fixed to the stationary support which acts on the tensile member at a point along its length between the end effector and the elastic element, wherein the actuator acts to change the tension in the part of the tensile member between the end effector and the actuator in order to affect the forces and moments applied to the end effector by the system, wherein the actuator reacts the tensile force it applies to the tensile member against the stationary support, and wherein the tensile force applied by each tensile member to the end effector reacts against the tensile forces applied by the other tensile members via the end effector such that the end effector is maintained in suspension and out of contact with the stationary support by the tensile forces in the tensile members and any other forces applied to the end effector.

An attraction system includes a sensor configured to determine a measured color property of a portion of an image projected by a projector onto a projection surface of the attraction system and a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor. The control system is configured to receive, from the sensor, data indicative of the measured color property and operate the attraction system based on a comparison between the measured color property and a target color property associated with the sensor.

A ride vehicle for an attraction of an amusement park includes a ride seat, a pivot adapter configured to rotate relative to the ride seat, a gear of the pivot adapter comprising a first set of teeth, a passenger restraint piece coupled to the pivot adapter and configured to rotate with the pivot adapter between a closed and an open position, and a cap having a second set of teeth. The cap is configured to be positioned to engage the gear of the pivot adapter such that the second set of teeth of the cap engages with the first set of teeth of the gear, and engagement between the second set of teeth and the first set of teeth substantially blocks movement of the pivot adapter relative to the ride seat in a rotational direction.

A ride vehicle includes a riding assembly configured to carry a rider, a base configured to couple to the riding assembly, and a control system configured to control the coordination of movements of the ride vehicle with movements of separate ride vehicles. The base includes a surface movement system configured to move the ride vehicle along a surface, a vertical movement system configured to move the riding assembly vertically relative to the base, and a roll system configured to move the riding assembly angularly relative to the base.

A ride vehicle includes a riding assembly configured to carry a rider, a base configured to couple to the riding assembly, and a control system configured to control the coordination of movements of the ride vehicle with movements of separate ride vehicles. The base includes a surface movement system configured to move the ride vehicle along a surface, a vertical movement system configured to move the riding assembly vertically relative to the base, and a roll system configured to move the riding assembly angularly relative to the base.

A ride vehicle includes a platform including a front portion and a rear portion. The ride vehicle also includes a row of seats disposed on the platform. Each seat of the first row of seats is configured so a passenger loads from the rear and once seated the passenger faces the front portion. The ride vehicle is configured so that each passenger enters the ride vehicle via the rear portion.

A ride vehicle includes a platform including a front portion and a rear portion. The ride vehicle also includes a row of seats disposed on the platform. Each seat of the first row of seats is configured so a passenger loads from the rear and once seated the passenger faces the front portion. The ride vehicle is configured so that each passenger enters the ride vehicle via the rear portion.

An interactive autonomous robot is configured for deployment within a social environment. The disclosed robot includes a show subsystem configured to select between different in-character behaviors depending on robot status, thereby allowing the robot to appear in-character despite technical failures. The disclosed robot further includes a safety subsystem configured to intervene with in-character behavior when necessary to enforce safety protocols. The disclosed robot is also configured with a social subsystem that interprets social behaviors of humans and then initiates specific behavior sequences in response.

An interactive autonomous robot is configured for deployment within a social environment. The disclosed robot includes a show subsystem configured to select between different in-character behaviors depending on robot status, thereby allowing the robot to appear in-character despite technical failures. The disclosed robot further includes a safety subsystem configured to intervene with in-character behavior when necessary to enforce safety protocols. The disclosed robot is also configured with a social subsystem that interprets social behaviors of humans and then initiates specific behavior sequences in response.