New Engineering Exhibit Open at Museum of Discovery
Science, engineering and the human body can do amazing things together — and a brand new exhibit at the Museum of Discovery is showing visitors just how it all works.
At "Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering," see how science can assist the human body and improve day-to-day life. The exhibit lets kids and adults alike experience science and engineering breakthroughs and explore and create a range of low- and high-tech tools that extend the abilities of the human body.
The exhibit opened on Saturday, May 27 and will be on display through Sunday, Sept. 10.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, "Human Plus" showcases stories from a unique field of engineering that not only helps people carry out their day-to-day routines but also helps them realize lifelong dreams.
Exhibits include a simulated downhill mono-ski course; a DJ station built of out a wheel chair and controlled by the wheels; a touch panel that translates music into vibrations guests can feel; a hands-free computer mouse, controlled through slight movements of the head, that allows the guest to type messages, edit photos or watch videos; and a neuro-prosthetic limb that can be controlled by a person’s thoughts.
Guests can even re-design themselves in a full body simulation and test body enhancement technologies that supersize their strength, showcasing new engineering that was once the stuff of science fiction.
The Museum of Discovery is open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. through the summer. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for kids 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older. For more information visit their website.