Wayne Szalinski is a fictional character from the movie series "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." He is an eccentric inventor who creates various gadgets and devices, most notably a shrink ray. This invention accidentally shrinks his children and their friends, leading to a series of adventurous challenges as they navigate the dangers of their backyard. In addition to the shrink ray, Wayne develops other inventions, including a device that can enlarge objects. His inventions often showcase themes of scientific curiosity and the unintended consequences of experimentation, highlighting the balance between innovation and responsibility in technology.