Nokia is developing a virtual-reality capture device that can record 360-degree views and “3D audio”.
The Ozo features eight camera lenses and eight microphones on a spherical-shaped body, from which a handle protrudes.
The Finnish firm said that one advantage over existing systems was that it created footage that could be watched in real time via a VR headset.
One expert said Ozo was not as big a leap for the firm as it might seem.
“Nokia has a great deal of experience developing not only camera technology, but also the portability of camera technology,” said Chris Green, a consultant at Davies Murphy Group.
“The company was putting in high-end cameras on very small mobile phones and producing exceptional image results years before other manufacturers.
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