Ultra-Fast Motion Tracking Camera Stays On Target With Millisecond Precision

Researchers at the University of Tokyo recently developed a new system that they can use to track superfast moving objects in real time. Although high-speed tracking isn’t anything new, where their system differs is that instead of moving the camera itself they move two separate mirrors. One mirror controls the horizontal-axis of the image, the other the vertical.

The camera itself stays stationary, and it’s because of this that the system they’ve built can track an object with millisecond precision. Using the system they’re able to capture full HD video quality without missing so much as a beat… or even a tenth of a beat. No more missing that big play in the tennis or ping-pong match. In fact, in the future, your camera may not even have to shift on its tripod to follow the action.

(via Ubergizmo)

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