Take the ultimate selfie with Podo: $99 camera attaches to ANY surface and automatically sends photos to your phone

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The 2-inch Podo camera has suction pads that stick to any surface
Photos and videos can be controlled by a smartphone using Bluetooth
These images and footage are then sent back to the handset automatically
It weighs 51g, contains an 8MP camera, LED flash and shoots 720p video
Podo can be ordered from Kickstarter for $99 (£53) and ships in August

Published: 05:38 EST, 27 March 2015 | Updated: 05:39 EST, 27 March 2015

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Selfie sticks are like Marmite - you either love the idea or hate their very existence.

But a tiny new 'sticky' camera is set to replace the controversial gadget by letting you take high-resolution selfies from any angle and distance.

Called Podo, the 2-inch (5cm) device has suction pads that can be attached to any surface and is remotely controlled by a smartphone using Bluetooth.

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A tiny new camera is set to replace the controversial selfie stick. Called Podo, the device (pictured) has suction pads that mean it can be attached to any surface and is remotely controlled using a smartphone using Bluetooth. It is available to pre-order from Kickstarter

And because it weighs 51g and measures just 2-inches (5cm), these surfaces can be narrow poles, trees and even a person's skin.

Once the 8MP camera takes a photo, or records video footage, it automatically sends it back to an app, also over Bluetooth.

PODO CAMERA'S SPECIFICATIONS

Size: 2 x 2 x 1 inches (5cm x 5cm x 2.5cm)

Weight: 51g (1.8 oz)

Camera: 8MP

Video: 720p 30fps

Flash: LED

Battery: 800mAH (two hours video)

Internal storage: 4GB

Sensor: Accelerometer

This sensor makes the Podo more advanced than many of the front-facing cameras found on Apple, Samsung and HTC phones.

The Podo app shows the battery level of the camera and lets people select the stream resolution, picture resolution and picture ratio.

It additionally has a Mirror Preview feature that lets people see how the photo will look in real-time.

The distance of the device depends on the phone it is paired with, but a Bluetooth range can extend up to 300ft (100 metres).

And a built-in 800mAH battery is said to last for two hours of continuous video recording.

Podo launched on Kickstarter earlier this month and has already raised more than $330,000 (£221,000) of its $50,000 (£37,000) target.

The device weighs 51g (1.8oz) and measures just 2-inches (5cm) and surfaces can include narrow poles, trees, and even a person's skin. Podo launched on Kickstarter earlier this month and has already raised more than $330,000 (£221,000) of its $50,000 (£37,000) target. The campaign runs until 21 April

Once the 8MP camera takes a photo, or records video footage, it is automatically sent back to an app. This app shows the battery level of the camera and lets people select the stream and picture resolution, as well as ratio (pictured). Its Mirror Preview feature lets users see how the photo will look in real-time

Early Bird models of Podo have sold out but people can pre-order the device for $89 (£60).

Devices are expected to ship in August, at which point they will retail for $99 (£66).

San Francisco entrepreneur Eddie Lee, co-founder of Podo, said: 'Podo is a fun-sized, Bluetooth-enabled camera that you control with your phone.

'You're no longer limited by the length of your arm or selfie stick.

'The coolest thing about Podo is that you can stick it anywhere - you don't need mounts or a selfie stick [and] your hands are free to do whatever.'

'Our mission is to connect people through pictures.'

Meet Podo: the wireless camera that takes a photo from any...

Early Bird models of Podo have sold out but people can pre-order the device for $89 (£60). Devices are expected to ship in August, at which point they will retail for $99 (£66)

Eddie Lee, co-founder of Podo, said: 'You're no longer limited by the length of your arm or selfie stick (stock image). You can just stick it up anywhere you want and your hands are free to do whatever. Our mission is to connect people through pictures'