TMU Design Invitational Hosted by Universal


This past week Nov 8-13, I had the opportunity to attend the TMU Design Invitational hosted by Universal in Orlando, FL with my project team TPEG (Theme Park Engineering Group). At the competition I was challenged to design solutions to three different challenges in a time pressured environment, while I had the opportunity to network with Universal jurors, learn more about ride technologies, and connect with students from other universities. As Alyssa mentioned during her presentation, the themed entertainment industry is an engaging application of robotics and technology.


 

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