Robotic Pod
REMOTE CAPTURE FOR STILLS OR VIDEO
The Robotic Pod system is a leading, next generation, remote production tool. Designed for the toughest of tasks, in the most remote of locations, this system helps capture new angles with ease.
The Robotic Pod system is a leading, next generation, remote production tool. Designed for the toughest of tasks, in the most remote of locations, this system helps capture new angles with ease.
Key Features
ROBOTIC POD SYSTEM
The Robotic Pod sets a new level of safety for remote event capture. By having only one cable between the Robotic Pod and the arm the chances of the robot becoming entangled are significantly decreased and – unlike other pan/tilt arms – there’s no birds nest of cables that could potentially come loose during operation.
The Robotic Pod sets a new level of safety for remote event capture. By having only one cable between the Robotic Pod and the arm the chances of the robot becoming entangled are significantly decreased and – unlike other pan/tilt arms – there’s no birds nest of cables that could potentially come loose during operation.
MODULAR SYSTEM
The modular system enables you to quickly and easily change your remote position from a wide to a super-tight shot. The Nikon FX full-frame sensor provides fantastic dynamic range, colour depth and low noise sensor performance – as well as a vast range of lens options.
The modular system enables you to quickly and easily change your remote position from a wide to a super-tight shot. The Nikon FX full-frame sensor provides fantastic dynamic range, colour depth and low noise sensor performance – as well as a vast range of lens options.
NIKON TECHNOLOGY
In the middle of every Robotic Pod is a Nikon D5 DSLR camera. With it’s class leading performance, focus accuracy and incredible image quality – for both stills and video, it is the perfect capture device for almost any application.
Specially modified boards integrate the camera with the robot, allowing the two components to work as one and ensuring the capture of video and still imagery is effortless.
In the middle of every Robotic Pod is a Nikon D5 DSLR camera. With it’s class leading performance, focus accuracy and incredible image quality – for both stills and video, it is the perfect capture device for almost any application.
Specially modified boards integrate the camera with the robot, allowing the two components to work as one and ensuring the capture of video and still imagery is effortless.
EASY INSTALLATION
The Pod breaks down into three key components, enabling even the largest robotic pod to be installed by one person. The Robotic Pod is one of the fastest and easiest systems to rig on the market.
The Pod breaks down into three key components, enabling even the largest robotic pod to be installed by one person. The Robotic Pod is one of the fastest and easiest systems to rig on the market.
MODULAR SYSTEM
By using a modular system it is easy to quickly change the Robotic Pod, in minutes you can change your remote position from a wide to a super tight shot. The Nikon FX size sensor means you get the advantage of fantastic dynamic range, colour depth and low noise sensor performance as well a vast range of lens options.
Choice of Lenses
- 38-120mm
- 24-70mm
- 70-200mm
- 80-400mm
- 200-500mm
By using a modular system it is easy to quickly change the Robotic Pod, in minutes you can change your remote position from a wide to a super tight shot. The Nikon FX size sensor means you get the advantage of fantastic dynamic range, colour depth and low noise sensor performance as well a vast range of lens options.
Choice of Lenses
- 38-120mm
- 24-70mm
- 70-200mm
- 80-400mm
- 200-500mm
EASY TO USE INTERFACE
MHC is a class-leading next generation remote control platform. This software comes in two parts, MHC server and MHC client. MHC server can dynamically control an unlimited number of robotic pods.
The server’s role is to take input information, from multiple users and sources, and then translate this to smooth fluid camera moves on any of the MRMC robotic heads.
MHC is a class-leading next generation remote control platform. This software comes in two parts, MHC server and MHC client. MHC server can dynamically control an unlimited number of robotic pods.
The server’s role is to take input information, from multiple users and sources, and then translate this to smooth fluid camera moves on any of the MRMC robotic heads.
MRMC / NIKON RED SOX
CASE STUDY: ROBOTIC POD
During the covid-19 outbreak, social distancing mandates were put in place to ban patrons at major sporting events. Professional photographers were restricted access to normal shooting positions, eliminating key positions for shooting game coverage. Eliminating shooting positions means missing key action and important moments telling the story of an MLB game. All of this results in poor fan engagement.
During the covid-19 outbreak, social distancing mandates were put in place to ban patrons at major sporting events. Professional photographers were restricted access to normal shooting positions, eliminating key positions for shooting game coverage. Eliminating shooting positions means missing key action and important moments telling the story of an MLB game. All of this results in poor fan engagement.
Feature Highlights
REMOTE CAPTURE OF STILLS AND VIDEO
FULL REMOTE CONTROL OF CAMERA CAPTURE
RELIABILITY OF VIDEO AND STILL CAPTURE
EASY TO USE CONTROL INTERFACE
QUICK TO USE MODULAR SYSTEM
WEATHER PROOF AND ROBUST
Specifications
Size & Weight
Size
Operational space ~1.2 m3
POD Weight
7-10 kg depending on unit
PTA-1 Weight
11.8 kg
RA-1
4.7 kg
Axes
Pan (Max)
180°/s infinite movement
Tilt (Max)
180°/s infinite movement
Roll (Max)
90°/s 340° movement
Connections & Power
RJ45
1000base-t
SDI
3G max. output 1080p 50/60 fps
Fibre
Optional plug in SFP for optical SDI output
Power
Supplied with 240V 16A Optional 110V 16A and UK/EU/US
Stills
Image Sensor
FX, CMOS, 35.9mm x 23.9mm
Total Pixels
21.33 million (20.8 million effective)
Frame advance rate
12fps
ISO sensitivity
100 to 102,400 with a Hi 5 setting of EV (328,0000 equivalent) above 102,400
Video
Movie frame size (pixels) and frame rate
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD): 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p; (internal recording) 1920 x 1080: 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p;
1920 x 1080 crop
60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p; 1280 x 720: 60p, 50p; Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps via SDI
All tri-level sync standards, cross lock compatible
exceptions 1080p 50/59.94/60Hz