Smoot, Lanny
1956- · Contribution: 1990s-present
Inventor & Disney Imagineer
Immersive entertainment technology, robotics, special effects for theme parks
Portraits are AI-generated interpretations, not photographs.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1956
- Active since
- 1990
- Category
- Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
- Best known for
- Disney's most prolific inventor100+ patentsTheme-park illusion tech
Impact on the world
Smoot engineers the illusions that make immersive entertainment feel real, quietly authoring the technology behind experiences enjoyed by millions. He is one of the most prolific inventors in the field.
Sources
- Black Inventors Hall of Fame
3 more sources and references are available to members.
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