# Magnifying Robotic Lenses An Eyeball Camera with Zoom is in Development By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeball-camera-with-zoom References: [reghardware](http://www.reghardware.com/2011/01/19/eyeball_camera_with_zoom/) & [mccormick.northwestern.edu](http://mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/article_813.html) This featured eyeball camera with zoom features was developed by Scientists Yonggang Huang and John Rogers as a step up from previous camera models. The eyeball camera has 3.5 [optical zoom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikon-coolpix-p1100), captures sharp images and can be helpful in situations where [night-vision surveillance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-surveillance-camera) and [robotic vision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone) is required. It may not be as advanced as the Terminator, but this eyeball camera with zoom will surely bring you a step closer to being more futuristic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eyeball Camera with Zoom:** Opportunity to develop advanced surveillance and robotic vision systems using an innovative eyeball camera with 3.5x optical zoom. ### Who This Affects Most - **Surveillance Technology:** Potential to revolutionize the surveillance industry by enhancing night-vision capabilities and providing sharp images for better surveillance systems. - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in robotics industry by integrating the eyeball camera with zoom for better vision and perception of robotic systems. - **Camera Technology:** Potential to revolutionize camera technology by introducing an eyeball camera with zoom that offers sharp images and enhanced zoom capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristically Informed Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomers-binoculars.md) - [3D Streaming Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes.md) - [Triple-Lens Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reolink-cameras.md) - [Attachable Eyewear Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-video-camera.md) - [Autofocus-Providing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-autofocus-eyewear.md) - [Hybrid Triple-Lens Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amkov-f3b.md) - [Miniature Spatial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursa-cine-immersive.md) - [Versatile Space-Saving Angular Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-reach.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md)