An articulated video probe system (10) and associated method. The system includes an articulated video probe (26) for in-taking and transmitting an image of an area. The articulated video probe (26) is moveable for changing the in-taken image. The system includes a unit for causing the video probe (26) to move. The unit utilizing a received movement command signal to move the articulated video probe (26). The system includes an accelerometer (58) configured to sense motion and transmit the movement command signal to the unit for causing the video probe (26) to move.