Guest Speaker
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Prototyping Process for Autonomous Drones |
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Speaker: |
Mr. Eric Weinhoffer |
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Affiliation: |
Skydio |
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When: |
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM |
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Where: |
Instructional Center Building, Room 103 |
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Host: |
Amit Jariwala | |
Abstract Eric Weinhoffer, Senior Hardware Development Specialist at Skydio is visiting campus to share his incredible journey of hardware prototyping to develop next-generation products. He will present real-life case studies of prototypes, including fixtures, propellers, thermal insulation, and vibration isolators. Witness a deep dive into the exciting challenges Skydio faces and how they overcome them through creativity and ingenuity. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders, understand the future of autonomous drones, and discover the innovative world of Skydio. |
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Biography Eric Weinhoffer (GT BSME 2012), is a Senior Hardware Development Specialist at Skydio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has worked on products such as CNC machines, robotics kits, various consumer products, a satellite and some technology demonstration payloads for the International Space Station. In addition to building products, he assists local Bay Area students with completing their engineering projects as a Design Fellow at Jacobs Hall at UC Berkeley. |
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