David Halls verbaast industrie met nieuwe technologie oplossing voor ruimtereizen
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Hall onthult zijn recentste uitvinding aan de industrie, militairen, en beleidsleiders bij het event van de Kamer van Koophandel van de V.S.: LAUNCH: Industry Taking Off
David Hall is een van de zeldzame technologische visionairs uit de geschiedenis met de verbeelding en de technische middelen om een probleem te herkennen, een oplossing te bedenken en vervolgens iets te bouwen dat werkt. Op 6 december presenteerde David Hall op het evenement van de Amerikaanse Kamer van Koophandel, LAUNCH: Industry Take Off, zijn baanbrekende oplossing voor een al lang bestaand probleem: hoe materialen en mensen veilig, betrouwbaar en efficiënt de ruimte in te brengen. Het publiek van de industrie, het leger en beleidsmakers hoorde van Hall, maar ook van de secretaris van de luchtmacht, Heather Wilson; NASA Administrateur, Jim Bridenstine; Ondersecretaris van Defensie voor Onderzoek en Techniek, Michael Griffin; NOAA Deputy Administrator, Dr. Neil Jacobs; en Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross.
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David Hall Wows Industry with New Technology Solution for Space Exploration
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Hall unveils his latest invention to industry, military, and policy leaders at U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s event, LAUNCH: Industry Taking Off
David Hall is one of history’s rare technological visionaries with the imagination and technical wherewithal to recognize a problem, conceive a solution, and then build something that works. On December 6 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s event, LAUNCH: Industry Taking Off, David Hall presented his world-changing solution to a longstanding problem: how to carry materials and people into space safely, reliably, and efficiently. The audience of industry, military, and policy representatives heard from Hall as well as keynote remarks from Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson; NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine; Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Michael Griffin; NOAA Deputy Administrator, Dr. Neil Jacobs; and Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross.
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Velodyne Lidar, Inc. Founder and CEO David Hall (Photo: Business Wire)
Hall’s proposal involves a propulsion system that utilizes magnets, thereby eliminating the vast amounts of fuel and materials consumed by the current rocket-based approach. Hall’s efficient launch system allows for the construction of substantial structures in space that would be easily accessible from Earth: places where people could live, work, and conduct scientific research. Such a project has more value for humanity than attempting to colonize Mars, according to Hall.
In 1983, Hall started his company, Velodyne, after inventing servo-driven audio equipment that opened a new world of sound experience. Then, through his participation in the DARPA Grand Challenge, in 2005 Hall created the central component for safe autonomous vehicles, a lidar sensor that could clearly see and measure the vehicle’s surroundings. When not engaged in his duties as the CEO of Velodyne Lidar, Hall continues to invent new technologies, including the Martini marine deck stabilization system that allows boats to travel through choppy waters more quickly and efficiently while greatly increasing passenger comfort.
As he has throughout his career as an inventor, Hall recognizes that the time is ripe for a new idea. “We now have new technologies that enable a paradigm shift in the enduring challenge of space exploration and colonization,” Hall explains. “You can either solve new problems with old technology, or you can solve old problems with new technology. When it comes to launching things into space it’s time for the latter approach.”
About Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
Velodyne provides the smartest, most powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Velodyne is known worldwide for its portfolio of breakthrough lidar sensor technologies. In 2005, Velodyne’s Founder and CEO, David Hall, invented real-time surround view lidar systems, revolutionizing perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics, and security. Velodyne’s high-performance product line includes a broad range of sensing solutions, including the cost-effective VLP-16 Puck™, the versatile VLP-32 Ultra-Puck™, the perfect for L4-L5 autonomy VLS-128™, and the directional view Velarray™.
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Landis Communications for Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
(415) 902-4461
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