Celebrating the award-winning architecture of Perimeter, the exhibits were showcased on the main floor of the Institute. Visitors were simultaneously captivated by the building and the interactive displays.
exhibits include:
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Personal Interactive RobotA life-sized humanoid robot that interacts with humans through speech, expression, posture, and colour. Program RoboThespian to follow your instructions! | more | |
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Mind Control TechnologyBased on electroencephalography (EEG), these special headsets allow you to control electronics using only your thoughts. | more | |
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Harnessing the SunCheck out the special paint that uses “quantum dots” to provide energy that may someday power your home and life. | more | |
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Invisibility CloakingSee (or don't see) how researchers are learning to manipulate light to make objects, and even people, vanish. | more | |
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Wireless ElectricityExperience electricity travelling through thin air in a futuristic living room free of cords and wires. | more | |
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Quantum InformationTry out a hands-on demonstration of emerging technologies that will drive the coming quantum revolution. | more | |
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Battling TetrisUse the latest gesture-sensing technology to challenge your friends to a life-size game of Tetris. | more | |
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Citizen ScienceParticipate in the scientific process by taking part in crowdsourced experiments. | more | |
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TVO's hurricane makerHurricanes are an amazing natural phenomenon. From a slight disturbance to category 5, learn how hurricanes are formed by making your own using the latest gesture technology. | more | |
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Motion AmplificationWatch motions that would otherwise be imperceptibly small thanks to this innovative form of video enhancement. | more | |
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Black Holes - Cosmic EnigmasExperience gravitational waves and black holes and learn about their connection to cutting-edge research at Perimeter Institute. | more | |
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TVO's FlypackA behind-the-scenes look at TVO’s mobile broadcast command centre. | more |
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TVOKidsParents can learn more about TVO’s programming for children, and kids aged 4-11 can enter the “I Wonder…Why?” video contest. | more | |
special weekend building tours
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As part of the weekend exhibit ticket, Perimeter opened its doors for self-guided tours of its 120,000 square foot facility, including the Stephen Hawking Centre. Visitors viewed researcher interaction areas, formal presentation spaces and had a behind-the-scenes peek at the state-of-the-art IT infrastructure that supports scientific visualization, the analysis of complex calculations, and real-time collaborations with colleagues around the world. Thank you for joining us for this rare opportunity to see Perimeter's award-winning and celebrated building. |
