What would you call a device, that integrates robotic technology, to be used as a tool for communicating through visual medium, running on one of the best operating systems in the world, the iOS? Confused? Well, then it’s time for you to meet Galileo – a revolutionary, iOS-controlled robotic iPhone platform with infinite spherical rotation capability.
Developed and designed by the team of Josh Guyot and JoeBen Bevirt, who were also the brains behind Gorillapod – a lineup of flexible camera tripods. Galileo is a result of their new venture Motrr.
Coming back to the device, Galileo lets you remote-control one iOS device (read iPhone 3/4/4s and iPod Touch) from another iOS device. All you need to do is swipe across the screen of your iPad, iPad or iPod Touch. With its capability of infinite 360° pan-and-tilt at speeds up to 200° per second in any orientation, Galileo is an invaluable tool with applications in areas of photography, cinematography, social networking and video conferencing.
“The lack of control and visibility when you are talking to someone far away makes you feel even farther away and was just so frustrating; Galileo solves that problem,” said Motrr designer Josh Guyot.
The designer duo are also releasing a Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for app developers, with a view to integrate Galileo functionality, for apps ranging from games to time lapse to monitoring and more.
The Galileo features a Lithium Polymer battery and can be used to charge the iOS device when connected to a power source. And yes, it can also be mounted on standard tripods. The Galileo can be a production realization with a retail value of $129.95, however it can be yours for only $85, if you pledge the said amount on Kickstarter’s page of Galileo.
You can watch the Galileo in action right below:
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