Smoot, Lanny
1956- · Contribution: 1990s-present
Inventor & Disney Imagineer
Immersive entertainment technology, robotics, special effects for theme parks
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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.
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