Founded on the principles of ecological preservation and scientific discovery, Silent Returns is dedicated to advancing conservation efforts in remote ecosystems. We strive to create a harmonious balance between technological innovation and environmental stewardship.
Silent Returns tackles the pressing challenge of conserving biodiversity in remote habitats by providing advanced, non-intrusive ecological monitoring, which is essential for understanding and protecting diverse ecosystems where conventional human presence is disruptive or unsustainable.
Lucas Wissmann is an impact entrepreneur who has a knack for commercialization and leading teams to successful outcomes.
After working for both large and small system-integration companies to develop and deploy products that drive, fly, float, sink and think; Lucas is now driven to extend the runway for sensitive species and habitats.
Lucas co-founded HonuWorx, a Scotland-based remote robotics company focused on reducing offshore energy’s reliance on crewed vessels. He has won and successfully executed on robotic contracts with NASA, commercial space companies, offshore field service companies, and the US Department of Defense.
Lucas holds a BS, MS and PhD ABD in Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He co-authored “Value Driven Product Planning and System Engineering” published by Springer.
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