Hop
aboard the Crosstown Express as Robots: The Interactive Exhibition
makes its Michigan debut at The New Detroit Science Center June
17 - September 17, 2006.
Based on the 20th Century Fox animated feature, Robots depicts
a world populated entirely by mechanical beings, including genius
inventor Rodney Copperbottom and his friends, the Rusties, who
seek to make the world a better place through innovation and
determination.
The exhibit combines the magic of film, inspiration of art,
and educational benefit of interactive and unique displays to
provide visitors with an in-depth look into the exciting world
of Robots, the movie, as well as real-life robotics. This multimedia
exhibit captures the wit, imagination, and excitement of the
film and translates it into an immersive, educational experience
for the whole family. From futuristic displays to real-life
robotics, visitors will come away thinking about robots in a
whole new way.
EXHIBIT
HIGHLIGHTS:
"The
World of Robotics" an introduction to robotics, and exciting
and ever-expanding field of science
"Robot
Explorers" build a robotic probe to explore underwater,
deep space or the surface of Mars.
"Crosstown
Express" Families can climb aboard and take a spin inside
a metal ball transporter around the wonders of Robot City.
"Build-A-Wonder-Bot"
Guests will be able to complete their robot, allowing it to
perform its function.
"Movie
Star Robots Hall of Fame" Visitors will see various images
in a montage of robots from the movies and television through
the ages.
"Industrial
Robots" Visitors experience first hand the work that
a robotic arm can accomplish by demonstrations on-site.
"Robot
Round-Up" Visitors can control and handle many types
of robots.
"Future
of Robots" Families can view company and robotic machines
that are shaping the future along with the next generation
of robots.
Dates:
June 17 -- September 17, 2006
TWELVE
lucky winners will recieve a family four pack of passes to the
Detroit Science Center plus tickets to see the ROBOTS exhibit.
To
enter: Please give us your Name and Full Address (including
City, State and Zip Code). Then, press Submit. Good Luck!!
