Projects:2019s1-119 360˚ Camera Dolly/Rig

Project team

Project members

- Chai Chang Zing

- Silin Wang

- Zeyu Zhang

- Yuhao Zhang

Supervisors

- Dr. Said al-Sarawi

- Dr. Hong Gunn Chew

Background

Aim

To build a remotely controlled dolly/rig that can carry 360 camera and gimbal at varying heights.

Motivation

Allow students to use specific VR headsets to see the video from their perspective without seeing someone carrying the camera by hand.

Requirements

- Remotely controlled from a range

- Rotate on spot

- Accommodate a range of terrain types at variable speeds (walking speed)

- Accommodate variable height settings or mounted camera (0.8m-1.8m)

- Size of the device should limit outside the view of the device from the camera

- Easily transported and operated by a layperson

- Safety for people to use