Dynamic Ride Vehicle Choreography With Real-Time Path Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ride systems restrict the movement of ride vehicles to fixed paths, detracting from the user experience.
Innovation Solution
A ride system with multiple ride vehicles that can move dynamically along choreographed paths and adjust movements based on rider inputs, using a controller to manage the movement of ride vehicles and rider supports through actuators and sensors, allowing for interactive and entertaining experiences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If ride vehicles move along fixed paths, then the movement pattern is predictable and easy to control, but the user experience is detracted due to lack of interactivity and dynamic adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The ride vehicle movement system transitions from fixed static paths to dynamic adjustable paths. The controller receives rider inputs and dynamically modifies vehicle trajectories, positions, and orientations in real-time, allowing the system to adapt its movement patterns based on user preferences while maintaining manageable complexity through modular control architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where rider inputs (via controllers, sensors, or interface devices) are continuously received by the controller, which then adjusts the movement of ride vehicles accordingly. This closed-loop control enables dynamic path adjustment while keeping the control system organized and manageable through structured feedback processing
2Adaptability or versatility
If ride vehicle movement is restricted to fixed paths, then the control system is simpler, but the entertainment value and user interaction are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into modular components: individual ride vehicle controllers, centralized control system, rider input devices, and communication interfaces. Each segment operates semi-independently, allowing complex interactive experiences to be achieved while maintaining ease of operation through localized control decisions and standardized communication protocols
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple ride vehicles operate independently on fixed paths, then coordination is easier, but the overall entertainment experience is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The controller serves multiple functions: it manages individual vehicle movement, coordinates choreographed routines among multiple vehicles, processes rider inputs, and adjusts paths in real-time. This multi-functional control architecture enables coordinated entertainment experiences while managing system integration complexity through a unified control platform rather than multiple independent systems
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AI summary
A ride system comprises a plurality of ride vehicles and a controller. The controller comprises a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive an input indicative of a choreographed routine of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein the choreographed routine comprises a respective ride path and respective choreographed movement for each respective ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles along the respective ride path, wherein the respective ride path comprises movement of the respective ride vehicle along a surface of a ride area, and wherein the respective choreographed movement comprises movement of a rider support of the respective ride vehicle relative to a base of the respective ride vehicle. The processor is further configured to receive an adjustment to the respective ride path, the respective choreographed movement, or both, of a selected ride vehicle of the plurality of ride vehicles, wherein the adjustment of the respective ride path comprises an adjustment to the movement of the selected ride vehicle along the surface of the ride area, and wherein the adjustment to the respective choreographed movement comprises an adjustment to the movement of the rider support of the selected ride vehicle relative to the base of the selected ride vehicle. The processor is also configured to control the respective ride path, the respective choreographed movement, or both, of other ride vehicles of the plurality of ride vehicles based on the adjustment.