This is the throwable panoramic ball camera.
It has 36 cameras and when thrown in the air, takes 360-degree pictures of it's surroundings as it reaches it's apex (i.e. the highest point in the air).
You can see behind you, above you, all around you even things that you didn't even know where there.
And you can pan, zoom, and scroll to get the precise view you want.
The pictures are amazing--instantly, you have a birds eye view, but only better, because even a bird can't see behind it's head, but you can.
The implications for artists, photo hobbyists, and outdoor enthusiasts is one thing, but then there are the possibilities for improved surveillance and reconnaissance for homeland and national security.
Watch for camera balls to be used not only for throwing in beautiful and/or dangerous environments, but also for posting at security checkpoints, critical infrastructure, transportation hubs and more.
One question I have is, whether the camera ball become a one-time use device, if you don't catch it and it ends up smashing into the ground.
Situational awareness is about to get a real bounce out of this one.
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