Professor Eric Roberts Laithwaite | |
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| Born | 14 June 1921 Atherton, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 27 November 1997 (aged 76) Falmer, East Sussex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Known for | pioneering work in Maglev technology |
| Spouse | Sheila Gooddie |
Eric Roberts Laithwaite (14 June 1921 – 27 November 1997) was a British electrical engineer, known as the "Father of Maglev"[1] for his development of the linear induction motor and maglev rail system after Hermann Kemper.