Otronicon Ignites a Passion for STEM Through Technology Experiences
Event sparks interest in STEM careers through the appeal of simulation,
interactive technology, video games, virtual reality and more!
Friday, January 13 — Monday, January 16, 2017
Orlando Science Center
ORLANDO, Fla. (December 27, 2016) – One of Orlando Science Center’s largest events, Otronicon is an annual four day hands-on expo that offers access to cutting edge technology rarely available the public! From January 13–16, 2017, participants can fly a real-world military simulator, operate a surgical robot or get a preview of tomorrow’s technology by engaging with some of our community’s up and coming start-ups and established players.
During the event, participants will discover the potential for exciting STEM careers in Central Florida’s growing tech industry while they experience the future of games and design, see the latest in medical and military technologies, check out workshops and panels and so much more!
NEW AND COOL EXPERIENCES
Talon Simulations
Talon Simulations is a local Orlando company that specializes in high end virtual reality experiences and their flagship product is the Atomic A3 full motion simulator. Using innovative-patented technology combined with near limitless adjustability and unrivaled software support, the A3 is re-writing the rulebook for affordable motion simulation.
UCF Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy
A showcase of computer-based, tablet and virtual reality student games will be available for all to play and interact with at Otronicon! FIEA faculty, students and staff will be in attendance to talk to anyone and everyone interested in the various aspects of game development and game education.
Synthestruct Conduit - Interactive Sound Installation
Conduit is an interactive sound installation designed by Synthestruct (Artist Ginger Leigh) that invites visitors to explore and control sound through tactile interaction with water. Visitors are presented with an arrangement of pedestals, each with dish of water representing an unique sound. As individual sounds are triggered, visual patterns project within the space, reflecting characteristics of each sound.
Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS): Advanced Learning Technologies
ECS has combined its expertise in game-based training with the newest generation of Virtual Reality hardware to create an immersive training demonstration to show how these technologies can be utilized to train workers in all industries, from military to medical, and from classrooms to corporations.
Tabletop Gaming
New to Otronicon, we’re going back to the basics with tabletop gaming! Video games have definitely dominated the decade and though they are played on a different platform, many of the game mechanics remain the same between tabletop games and video game. Both video games and tabletop games each have their own appeal, but Otronicon will showcase how the two are intertwined and how they can teach valuable skills.
COST, HOURS & MORE INFO
Admission to Otroniconis $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and students, and $13.95 for youth (ages 3-11). Science Center members can experience Otronicon for free! All attendees are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets at www.otronicon.org/attendfor pre-sale prices and to experience extremely reduced admission lines! Admission to Science Night Live is $15.95 (you must be 21 or older to attend Science Night Live).
Otronicon is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 13 to Monday, January 16.
For more information, call 407-514-2000 or visit www.otronicon.org.
