Alterface
Alterface Projects is a manufacturer of interactive and media-based attractions across the world. The company initially started as a spin-off project from the Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium, active in the field of creation of interactive systems.
| SA | |
| Industry | Amusement park, Human-Computer Interface, Computer software |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Wavre, Belgium |
Key people | Stéphane Battaille, CEO Benoit Cornet |
| Products | Salto Interactive Dark Rides |
Number of employees | 25 (2013) |
| Website | www.alterface.com |
The company is dedicated to the development of entertainment attractions and edutainment setups including interactivity between user and media or tangible content. Alterface Projects systems are installed into museums, science centers and more importantly amusement parks.
Alterface Projects is the owner and designer of the Salto software engine which uses multiple sensors and actuators, to enable the implementation of multiple systems, from large reactive screens to interactive theaters for groups, such as Desperados.
In 2020, the company announced key strategic changes to its management structure. Founder Benoit Cornet will move into the role of President, while Stephane Battaille will move from COO to CEO.[1][2]
Notable attractions and projects
- Maus au Chocolat (2011, Phantasialand, Germany) : Interactive dark ride featuring vehicles from ETF Ride Systems 42 3D back projection screens, on screen shooting. Interaction software, show control system and overall design were provided by Alterface Projects, turnkey of the project.
- Dragons Wild Shooting (2013, Lotte World, South Korea) : Interactive dark ride featuring trackless vehicles from ETF Ride Systems, shooting at screens and at moving and non-moving scenery (animatronics). All shooting targets are invisible, which helps keeping the theming free from visible, disruptive technology. Alterface Projects provided the interaction software and overall show control system. Overall design and art direction was provided by The Hettema Group.
- Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D (2012, Warner Bros. Movie World, Australia) : Interactive dark-ride based on DC Comics' Juctice League intellectual property. It features shooting at 3D screens and at moving and non-moving scenery (animatronics). Alterface Projects provided the interaction software and overall show control system. Overall design and art direction was provided by Sally Corporation.
- Justice League: Battle for Metropolis (2015, Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis, United States) : Interactive dark-ride based on DC Comics' Juctice League intellectual property. It features motion based vehicles from Oceaneering International, shooting at 3D screens and at moving and non-moving scenery (animatronics). Alterface Projects provided the interaction software and overall show control system. Overall design and art direction was provided by Sally Corporation.
- Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 3Z Arena (2016, Carowinds, United States) : Interactive dark ride based on Electronic Arts and PopCap Games' Plants vs. Zombies intellectual property. It features motion based seats and shooting at 3D screens. Alterface Projects provided the interaction software and overall show control system.
See also
- Salto, the software title of Alterface Projects.
- Desperados, the most famous interactive movie theater attraction from Alterface Projects.
References
- Kleiman, Joe. "Executive changes at Alterface". InPark Magazine. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- "Alterface announces strategic changes to executive team". Blooloop. Retrieved 6 February 2020.