The Tracking Point Smart Rifle Turns Anyone into a Sharp Shooter
Meghan Young — September 27, 2013 — Tech
References: news.cnet & fastcompany
The release of the Tracking Point Smart Rifle signals a new age of firearms, one in which anyone can be a sharp shooter. It is a hi-tech gun that helps people to accurately hit a moving target at 1,200 yards, which is about two thirds of a mile. That's something straight out of a 'Bourne Identity' movie.
Essentially, the Tracking Point Smart Rifle combines technology from digital cameras, mobile devices, and smart displays in order to achieve this level of 'skill' and accuracy. Interestingly, the rifle doesn't just shoot willy nilly either. According to Fast Company, "[Y]ou can 'tag' a target through the scope and press the trigger, but the rifle will wait till you've steered the electronic crosshairs onto the tag before releasing the pin."
Essentially, the Tracking Point Smart Rifle combines technology from digital cameras, mobile devices, and smart displays in order to achieve this level of 'skill' and accuracy. Interestingly, the rifle doesn't just shoot willy nilly either. According to Fast Company, "[Y]ou can 'tag' a target through the scope and press the trigger, but the rifle will wait till you've steered the electronic crosshairs onto the tag before releasing the pin."
Trend Themes
1. Smart Firearms - New advanced firearms are incorporating digital technology to improve accuracy and ease of use.
2. Digital Targeting - Tracking and locking onto targets with high precision using digital cameras and smart displays.
3. Precision Shooting - Developing technology to enable shooters to accurately hit targets at long ranges.
Industry Implications
1. Defense - The use of smart firearms in defense and military contexts to improve accuracy and efficiency in combat.
2. Hunting - Incorporating digital targeting in hunting guns to improve accuracy and success rates.
3. Recreational Shooting - Developing smart firearms for recreational shooting applications, making it easier for new shooters to learn and enjoy the sport.
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