Velodyne

Velodyne is the name of two Silicon Valley-based technology companies focused on audio equipment (Velodyne Acoustics) and marine solutions (Velodyne Marine). Velodyne spun off Velodyne LiDAR as a separate company in 2016.[1]

Velodyne
TypePrivate
IndustryLiDAR, Acoustics
Founded1983
HeadquartersMorgan Hill, CA, United States
Key people
Marta Thoma Hall, President
ProductsLiDAR, headphones, subwoofers
Websitewww.velodyneacoustics.com
www.velodynemarine.com

History

Audio

David Hall founded Velodyne in 1983 as an audio company specializing in low-frequency sound and subwoofer technology. In 2012, Velodyne added a line of headphones to their product line, starting with the release of the vPulse in-ear headphones. Velodyne currently offers a number of audio products ranging from subwoofers to headphones.

Marine solutions

Hall created a marine division of Velodyne in 2011.[2] Velodyne Marine debuted its first self-stabilizing craft, the Martini, at the 2013 Miami boat show. This prototype was the world's first sea-faring vessel with an active suspension.[3] The Martini derives its name from the claim that it can keep a cocktail from spilling even on turbulent waters.[2] A combination of sponsons, moving metal legs, gyros and actuators keeps the craft's platform level as it sails.[4] Wired compared the boat to "an Olympic hurdler: The legs fly up and down to clear obstacles, the torso and head stay level."[5] Potential applications include combating seasickness and making docking easier.[6]

References
  1. "Business Search". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. Hoge, Patrick (16 April 2014). "Velodyne builds boats that tame waves, and seasickness". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. Tarantola, Andrew (3 November 2014). "This Wave-Skimming Pontoon Is Unimpressed by Motions of the Ocean". Gizmodo. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. Demartini, Marilyn (18 March 2013). "Velodyne Marine". Yachts International. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  5. Davies, Alex (29 October 2014). "This Self-Stabilizing Boat's Deck Is Always Flat, Even in Rough Waters". Wired. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  6. Rosenblum, Andrew (13 February 2014). "Inventor Rigs An Unprecedentedly Smooth Ride For Power Boats". Popular Science. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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