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This multi-viewpoint robotic camera system, under development by NHK, links the motion of eight sub-cameras to that of an individual camera, so that all cameras film the same moving object. This allows for multiple viewing points of a recorded scene, and can be edited for viewing different angles in slow motion. This would be beneficial for recording sporting events or filming action sequences for movies. Clip by DigiInfoNews – See more of their latest tech videos here.

Color Camera Models – View All Model Resolution Frame Rate DFK 23UP031 2592×1944 15fps DFK 23U274 1600×1200 20fps DFK 23UM021 1280×960 60fps DFK 23U445 1280×960 30fps DFK 23UV024 752×480 100fps Monochrome Camera Models – View All Model Resolution Frame Rate DMK 23UP031 2592×1944 15fps DMK 23U274 1600×1200 20fps DMK 23U445 1280×960 60fps DMK 23UM021 1280×960 30fps DMK 23UV024 752×480 100fps

USB 3.0 is the second major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard for computer connectivity. USB 3.0 has transmission speeds of up to 5 Gbit/s, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s) before taking into account that USB 3.0 is full duplex whereas USB 2.0 is half duplex, giving USB 3.0 the potential total bandwidth if utilized both ways to 20 times that of USB 2.0. Transfer speed – Added a new transfer type called Super Speed or SS – 5 Gbit/s (electrically it is more similar to PCIe Gen2 and SATA than USB 2.0)<3> Increased bandwidth – Instead of one-way communication, USB 3.0 uses two unidirectional data paths: one to receive data and the other to transmit Power management – U0 through U3 link power management states are defined Improved bus utilization – a new feature is added (using packets NRDY and ERDY) to let a device asynchronously notify the host of its readiness (no need of polling) Support to rotating media – Bulk protocol is updated with a new feature called Stream Protocol that allows a large number of logical streams within an Endpoint Comparing USB Types See our line of OEM USB 3.0 Cameras http://www.oemcameras.com/enclosed-cameras/enclosed-digital-usb-3-cameras For more in-depth information on USB 3.0 see our sources below: http://blog.macsales.com/14399-usb-3-0-brings-a-newish-plug http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0

Can robots convey compassion? Connect with humans on an emotional level like other living creatures? Well, disguising a robot as a baby seal pup is one step towards blurring those lines. Engineers in Japan have created PARO, a therapeutic robot modeled after a baby Harp seal, that displays emotional responses triggered through its heat and visual sensors for a positive psychological, physical, and social affect on its user. Like animal therapy, PARO is a great tool for recovering and mentally disabled patients to cope with trauma without the side effects of drugs or prolonged therapy. Robots mimicking human responses and emotions is the next step in treating and coping with mental illnesses while also shedding light on what makes us human.

These camera models have been replaced by the RHPC-2500. 20B14XUSB (NTSC) or 21B14XUSB (PAL) USB 2.0 bus provides power 640 x 480 Resolution 30 fps (NTSC) 25 fps (PAL) 22mm x 26mm Complete SDK available 20B14XDIG (NTSC) or 21B14XDIG (PAL) 8-Bit Digital YUV & composite video output 640 x 480 resolution 30 fps (NTSC) 25 fps (PAL) 22mm x 26mm Optional USB

They say that the average visitor looks at a piece of art for 7 seconds – but what if it interacts with your movement and records how long you are there? You’ll probably stick around for a little bit longer. Rows of motorized measuring tapes record the amount of time that visitors stay in the installation. As a computerized tracking system detects the presence of a person, the closest measuring tape starts to project upwards. When the tape reaches around 3m high it crashes and recoils back. Each hour, the system prints the total number of minutes spent by the sum of all visitors. Commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Video courtesy of the artist and Bitforms Gallery NYC.

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s the DomiCopter! The Domino’s franchise in the UK is experimenting with a new method of transporting pizza to their customers. Using unmanned aerial drones with built in board cameras to fly over traffic and hills to deliver the pizza even faster! In the video, the DomiCopter — created and operated by a drone company called AeroSight — appears to safely deliver a pizza over a large distance. Though it all may seem like a publicity stunt, the UK branch of Domino’s seems quite serious about it. In a press release, the company talks about launching a Domino’s Flight Academy “should the DomiCopter delivery service take off.” This is one way the consumer market is implementing new and emerging drone technology to offer better services to their customers. I’m sure delivery boys aren’t thrilled with the news.

The RHPC-920 is a high resolution 1/4″ CCD day/night board camera. This 32x32mm compact single board form factor features 768(H) x 494(V) resolution, internal synchronization, 12 volts DC operation and parameters controllable via Connector include:Mirror Mode Flickerless Mode Day/Night Mode Auto Gain Control (AGC) Auto White Balance (AWB) Auto Level Control (ALC) Backlight Compensation (BLC) The RHPC-925 is a high resolution 1/4″ CCD day/night board camera. This 32x32mm compact single board form factor features 752(H) x 582(V) resolution, internal synchronization, 12 volts DC operation and parameters controllable via Connector include: Mirror Mode Flickerless Mode Day/Night Mode Auto Gain Control (AGC) Auto White Balance (AWB) Auto Level Control (ALC) Backlight Compensation (BLC) Optional Lenses Available: 1.9mm, 3mm, 3.7mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm

The FLIR Quark Thermal Infrared Camera Core:The smallest, lightest thermal camera of it’s kind. The FLIR Quark 336 delivers FLIR’s reputable performance in a compact lightweight package. The uncompromising size of the FLIR Quark 336 offers a new variety of uses for R&D applications where size and weight are important factors. Weighing less than 25g and 22 x 22mm in size, the FLIR Quark is the smallest of its kind. FLIR did not compromise quality for size with the Quark 336, delivering a 336 x 256 resolution it will stand up to any long wave thermal camera. The FLIR Quark 640 delivers FLIR’s reputable performance in a compact lightweight package. The uncompromising size of the FLIR Quark 640 offers a new variety of uses for R&D applications where size and weight are important factors. Weighing less than 25g and 22 x 22mm in size, the FLIR Quark is the smallest of its kind. FLIR did not compromise quality for size with the Quark 640, delivering a 640 x 512 resolution it will stand up to any long wave thermal camera.). Lens Options Available:6.3mm, 9mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm, 25mm, 35mm This product has been discontinued. Please check out the FLIR Boson as a suitable replacement.

http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/75554 GigaPan’s robotic camera mounts can help spit out pictures to create fantastically detailed panoramic photos. That’s what photographer Gerald Donovan has used to create what is being billed as the world’s largest photo. Donovan has created a 45-gigapixel image of Dubai that, if printed, would be the size of nearly 1,200 billboards, says GigaPan. The photo consists of 4,250 pictures that took about three-and-a-half hours to shoot. “This was intended as a technical test,” Donovan said in a statement. “It was about exploring the limits of the hardware and software out there.” Check out the 45-gigapixel photo of Dubai http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/75554 You can zoom in and out and get a great view of Dubai including the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khailfa. The picture isn’t crystal clear though. Donovan says the poor air quality in Dubai when he shot the photo is to blame.