Thursday, March 22, 2012

MIT's laser-powered camera can detect objects hidden around corners (video)

MIT's laser-powered camera can detect objects hidden around corners (video)

One of the most thrilling things about human existence is that you never know what's lurking around the corner. It could be a newborn baby, a sweet job, a delicious churro - doesn't really matter, because it's a surprise, and surprises are fun and surprising. Just don't tell that to the doldrum dwellers over at MIT, because apparently, they don't agree. The same team that created a camera with light-speed shutter rates has now expanded upon their project, with a camera capable of seeing around corners. Literally.

Engadget, MIT's laser-powered camera can detect objects hidden around corners (video)