| For the Walt Disney 100th anniversary, which was celebrated through the end of 2002, 45 custom kiosks were produced and installed at Disney parks in Florida. Mad Systems designed the heavy duty mechanical interface. An infra-red transmitter, hidden behind one of the stars in Mickey’s fixed ear, transmits control information to visitors’ badges. The signal makes the badges flash different colors and sequences that reflect how well they are doing with the Disney history questions posed by the kiosk. Guests make selections by turning the dial set into Mickey’s other ear and pressing his nose. Interactive video playback appears on the round screen in the center. Mad Systems designed and supplied the electronics, and created the software that controls the interactivity between Disney’s content and the user. |
| Mad Systems has extensive experience designing, building and programming motion bases for education and entertainment applications. The Morhis (below) is an 18-20 seat, hydraulic, 3-axis base. The software controlling its servo facilitates smoother, more sensitive motion than is often associated with motion-base experiences, because it works in increments as small as 1,000 per second. The image on the right shows the FX-2, an interactive flight simulator. |
