Before there was GoPro there was V.I.O., which had been one of the pioneers in wearable sports cameras. The company is now looking to take the lead with a highly modular camera. The Stream HD comes in a few configurations and it can be plugged into a notebook computer via USB.
It features built-in Wi-Fi with RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) for full HD 1080p video wireless streaming. The Stream HD also features an open API so those who like to build custom applications can find ways to use the camera that V.I.O. likely never considered.
We’ve seen a number of helmet mounted cameras, but the Lobster X can be worn directly on the head sans helmet. This South Korean developed action camera puts the electronics in flexible silicone strap that can be attached directly to the wearer’s head. This could allow runners, surfers and other athletes who don’t don a helmet to get that first person perspective. The only question we have is what this has to do with a lobster?
Earlier this week we heard about the Spectacam, a “two-directional” that could be mounted on the helmet. The idea of that one was to record information in case of an accident. But Oregon Scientific have a similar camera system in mind, except that this concept is for getting two different perspectives at once, and merging it into a split screen display.
Looxcie introduced its answer to the GoPro two years ago, but now the company has released its latest wearable camera and this one features full HD 1080p recording capabilities along with built-in Wi-Fi. It also offers streaming from the camera to Facebook via live streaming through the Looxcie App for iOS or Android.