Robot vs. Tiger: Capturing Wildlife Up-Close with Remote Controlled Camera

How do Nat Geo cameramen and photographers capture such stunning imagery of dangerous predators and their protected babies without a scratch from their subjects? They shoot smart. Like Steve Winter for example, whose fascination with robotics and video capture gave him the idea to send one out for a close up encounter with a wild tiger. It seemed more curious and intrigued of the metal gizmo rather than seeing it as a threat, allowing for amazing candid shots. This use of technology is an excellent tool as robotic cameras go beyond the human limitations of capturing video. It allows us to see our natural world in a whole new way.