Overview
What can the power of the wind, magnets and robotics do for you? Find out as you compete against other individuals and groups to see who can keep their motion-related designs flying longer, racing faster or shooting straighter. Then head to our “Drop Zone” and use the motion analyzer to check out the effects of gravity on various objects in super slow motion. If it moves, we've got it covered.
Mag Lev Test Bed
Magnetic levitation helps propel trains in Europe and Japan at speeds up to 300 miles per hour. We'll let you in on the secrets of this technology so you can build your own magnetic vehicle and race it against others and the clock.
Robotic Ball Throw
Inspired by inventor Dean Kamen's FIRST Robotics competition, this exhibit puts you at the controls of a ball-throwing robot. You set trajectories; you manipulate angles and fine-tune your robot's computer programs, all in the name of a perfect toss.
Sailboat Air Track
Hoist the Mainsail. Raise the spinnaker. Let out the jib. As captain of your own “Air Boat” you can try out all kinds of sail positions and shapes to see which gets you to the end of track before any other competitor. Fair winds be yours, Matey.