Woody Norris
Inventor & Entrepreneur | Pioneering Ultrasound & Audio Technology
About
Woody Norris is a prolific inventor and entrepreneur who has revolutionized fields like ultrasound and audio technology. He holds over 100 patents and has founded several successful companies, including American Technology Corporation, where he pioneered the development of highly-directional audio technology.
Norris' innovations have been recognized with prestigious accolades like the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. His keynotes offer audiences an inside look at the creative process behind breakthrough inventions, inspiring them to think differently about problem-solving and bringing new ideas to life.
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Hypersonic sound and other inventions
Woody Norris shows off two of his inventions that use sound in new ways, including the Long Range Acoustic Device, or LRAD. He talks about his untraditional approach to inventing and education, because, as he puts it: "Almost nothing has been invented yet." So -- what's next?
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