Gigapixel images
February 2nd, 2009 by rbanks
GigaPan Epic Captures Photographs by the Gigapixel
"The Epic, by GigaPan (the actual folks behind the inauguration shot’s technology), is a $380, AA-powered robotic system that automates large scale photography. You calibrate the system using your desired width and height thresholds, and the mechanical arm/finger automatically take the shots at perfect intervals. These many shots can then be assembled into one giant photograph, the actual stitching done by bundled software. It’s a simple idea that’s just inexpensive enough to be very promising." 
Gizmodo
