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Successfully modernized the Body Odyssey Gallery, transforming complex biological science into 16 highly accessible, gamified installations. By blending interactive hardware with future-forward concepts like AI diagnostics, the project enhances physical accessibility and drives deep community engagement through hands-on STEM education.
12 interactive experiences across 16 installations in the Franklin Institute's redesigned Body Odyssey Gallery.
The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia) partnered with MDSX Creative and Houdini to launch 12 interactive experiences across 16 installations for its redesigned Body Odyssey Gallery (completed through 2024). Blending touchscreens and integrated hardware, these installations offer visitors an engaging, hands-on science education.
Exhibit Highlights: The Heart Tour: A digital, 360° virtual exploration of the museum's iconic giant heart with interactive hotspots for maximum accessibility.
Say What?: A frequency-dial interactive that lets visitors test their hearing range against different audio tones.
City of Tomorrow (Avatar Simulations): * Stress: Shows real-time physical effects and recovery on a digital avatar.
Skin: Demonstrates the relationship between UV exposure, melanin, and sunscreen.
Exercise: Simulates the biological impacts and limits of physical exertion.
Slice, Sizzle, Serve: A nutritional quiz focused on reading food labels and making healthy dietary choices.
We're All In This Together (WAITT): A visitor polling kiosk connected to an overhead LED ribbon that dynamically displays the emotional data of the last 1,000 participants.
Draw It Out: Creative expression stations featuring a 3D digital drawing canvas and a mood-based soundscape mixer (Music Maker).
Pathology Possibilities: A speed and accuracy game pitting visitors against AI to detect bone fractures in X-rays.
Supercomputer: A fast-paced game that tests adaptability and processing speed to demonstrate neuroplasticity.
Photo Credits: The Franklin Institute, Sarah Huffman/Technical.ly
