Where are all the robots that they promised us? Anyone who’s ever seen a science fiction movie or an episode of The Jetsons is sure to ask this question. Along with jet packs, flying cars, and teleportation devices, the reality of fully household and workplace robot assistants has yet to fully materialize in our daily lives.
If you’re looking for a digital photography assistant, however, Arsenal may just transport you to a future where robot helpers actually exist. Arsenal helps you control your existing DSLR and mirrorless camera from your tablet or smartphone through an intuitive iOS or Android app. This device plugs securely into dozens of popular cameras from manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji.
With a single tap, you can activate some serious artificial intelligence in Arsenal’s settings assistant, a marvel of software that can determine the optimal settings for almost any scene before you shoot it. Arsenal offers compete control of your camera from up to 100 feet away through Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi-enabled technolgy. It can help you achieve extra-sharp focus and get great shots under tricky lighting conditions through its advanced photo stacking techniques. It also offers assistance with long exposures and time-lapse videos. Arsenal weighs on 2 ounces and features a powerful ARM processor and a battery with 6-hours of active life.