Are Robot Photographers Cool or a Threat?
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Are cameras controlled by robots the way of the future? We already know that robotics are largely being used to make our cameras , but now there are many stories about robots taking over the human role of operating cameras as well. Robot photographers have been a hot topic in the news lately, from Reuters using robo cams at the 2012 London Olympic Games, to law enforcement teams planning to deploy unmanned surveillance drones in cities. Despite the issues of using robot photographers to capture news or enforce the law, there have also been developments in small scale robot cameras aimed at consumers.
Consider the Autographer , recently announced by the Oxford Metrics Group (OMG). It's a custom built hands-free camera that includes 5 sensors that take photos whenever there are changes in movement that indicate notable action. The results are meant to be natural and candid, and with its 136 degree wide view lens, the images look akin to those taken by GoPro units . If the specs of the Autographer sound familiar, recall for a moment the Microsoft SenseCam which debuted to the public about ten years ago. The SenseCam was meant to assist people with memory problems in easily recording their daily life through a wearable camera. OMG developed an updated, consumer-driven version of the SenseCam in the form of the Autographer.
Currently, the Autographer is also available on a very limited basis, and is also a pricey unit, costing $650. While the Autographer is definitely being marketed by OMG as a fun and casual way to document one's life, it could also be used to assist those with memory problems or for safety enforcement. Think about law enforcement officials wearing a unit like the Autographer; a Seattle- based crime fighter already does , for better or for worse. Cases like this could either help settle a lot of disputes, or lead to privacy issues.
What do you think about the possible rise of robot photographers and automated photo devices? Are they a cool use of technology, or are the possibilities of abusing the privileges too high for comfort?
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