The SEEDER RB30SRail is a broadcast-grade automated auxiliary shooting system, equipped with a U-shaped robotic pan and tilt head. It supports automated camera motion for live-action, AR/VR/XR/MR virtual production in studios and live events.
The robotic pan and tilt head delivers image stabilization for fast start-stop movements, ensuring usable footage. Operating noise: ≤40 dB (≤0.7 m/s), ≤60 dB (≤1.2 m/s), meeting professional studio acoustic requirements. It achieves effective telephoto stabilization with telephoto lenses. Powered by AI, it auto-generates motion trajectories of up to 16 motion nodes, enabling smooth multi-point curvilinear movement for complex shot paths.
Compatible with full-series Canon & Fujinon B4-mount full-servo lenses; controls lens zoom, focus and iris, and retrieves lens tracking data. The system automatically compensates motor tracking latency according to different lens delays. With black burst synchronization, it outputs 23-bit FREE-D tracking data (>8,300,000 counts/360°). Tracking output: RS‑422 serial port + customizable directed UDP. Supports Vizrt, ZD, Pixotope, UE5 and other AR/VR systems.
Modular construction enables full assembly within 15 minutes. Power input: 90–264 V AC, max power 300 W. Absolute encoders record position and tracking data; ready for use after power-up without initialization or calibration, ideal for live broadcast. It supports third-party control via standard TCP/IP protocol and is compatible with SEEDER SeeArt, Vizrt MOSART, ROSS Overdrive, Grass Valley IGNITE studio automation systems.
The bundled control software enables network control of robot lift, pan/tilt, camera zoom, focus and iris. The system controls up to 8 robotic camera units: 32 programmes, 16 sequences/programme, 16 scenes/sequence, total 8192 editable scenes. Sequences support long curve motion and forward/reverse run; scene files import/export available. Users set zero position and travel limits for safety. Built-in + external dual control systems with quick switching; emergency button as standard.
| Basic Functions |
| Built-in System | Embedded OS; standalone operation without an external control panel |
| Motion Axes | 7-axis motion: Head Pan/Tilt, Track Travel, Lift, Zoom, Focus, Iris |
| Mounting Method | Overhead Truss Mount |
| Robotic Head | U-shaped Robotic Head |
| Start/Stop Anti-shake | Anti-shake for rapid start/stop |
| Acceleration/deceleration | Automatic acceleration/deceleration based on motion position and duration; smooth 16-point curved motion |
| Position Memory | Permanent storage of preset motion and tracking positions |
| Motion Path | Automatic motion path planning |
| Track Specs | Straight/curved tracks; curved track min. inner radius: 2.5 m; single track section: 2 m (L) × 360 mm (W); height adjustment: +20 mm; truss-mount compatible |
| Lifting Range | Vertical Travel: 0.8 m |
| Lens Control | 20-pin lens cable with automatic compatibility for Canon/Fujinon full-servo lenses; optional M2 lens servo |
| Max Camera Height | Depends on ceiling-mount height |
| Auto Tracking | Pan-tilt head automatically tracks the primary subject |
| Safety Limits | Head Pan/Tilt; Track Forward/Backward; Lift — 8-direction safety limits |
| Safety Power Switch | Main power switch |
| Emergency Stop | Dual buttons for power and motion (control panel) |
| Backup Power | Supports V-mount professional battery power |
| Quick-release Design | Quick-release robotic head; direct installation on the track dolly without readjustment |
| Scene Sequence Combination | Motion trigger at any point within sequences & scenes; freely combinable sequences for flexible operation |
| Flexible Motion Control | Motion interruption with target switching; manual/auto pause; adjustable dwell time |
| Loop Timing Control | Seamless continuous looping; per-sequence independent loop/reverse settings; high-precision countdown timer |
| Advanced Tracking Capability | HD-SDI input; CPU-based face tracking; reduced hardware dependency; improved shooting performance |
| Safe Collaborative Control | Multi-console coordinated control with priority management |
| VR Tracking Specifications |
| VR Tracking Accuracy | 23-bit absolute encoder; 8.3M/360°; <0.000043° |
| Lens Delay | Auto calibration for full-servo lenses |
| Tracking Sync | Supports BB and 3G/1.5G/SD-SDI reference input with loop-through and internal sync |
| Virtual Tracking Calibration | Motion-compensation calibration based on virtual tracking error values |
| Tracking Output | 3-way directional UDP output supported |
| Movement Specifications |
| Head Pan | ±170°; 0–20°/s; accuracy 0.001° |
| Head Tilt | ±55°; 0-20°/s; accuracy 0.001° |
| Track Motion | 0.1-1.2 m/s; accuracy 0.1mm |
| Lift Motion | 0.2 m/s; accuracy 0.001° |
| Lens Motion | Full-servo lens compatible; 0–52 mm/s; accuracy 0.001 mm |
| Basic Specifications |
| Third-party Control | Free standard TCP/IP control protocol |
| Scene Backup | Scene file import/export/backup |
| Operation Monitoring | Long-term system log recording and storage |
| Operating Noise | ≤40 dB (≤0.7 m/s); ≤60 dB (≤1.2 m/s) |
| Motion Storage | 32 programs × 16 sequences × 16 scenes = 8192 scenes |
| Keyframes per Sequence | 16, supporting 16-point curvilinear motion |
| Head Payload | 30 kg |
| Total Weight | 82.54 kg (excluding tracks) |
| Input Voltage | 90–264 V |
| Max. Power Consumption | 300 W |
1. Robotic camera support with professional start-stop stabilization, ensuring usable footage during rapid acceleration and deceleration.
2. Automatically calculates curved trajectories, acceleration and timing based on start position and duration; supports smooth curved motion across up to 16 consecutive waypoints.
3. Robotic crane tracks scenes automatically. The pan and tilt head uses AI to lock onto main subjects during boom movement for easy framing.
4. Equipped with physical and software limits. Optical anti-collision system detects obstacles within safe range, triggers warnings and stops motion automatically.
5. Absolute position controller records motion and tracking data. Tracking accuracy <0.000043° (8,300,000 counts/360°), no cumulative error after power cycles. Configurable rail length, head calibration and tracking direction reversal. Once paired with camera and render engine, it works without on-power calibration for virtual production workflows.
6. Compatible with Canon and Fujinon full-servo lenses to control zoom, focus and iris, and read built-in lens tracking data. Automatically identifies lens latency and synchronizes motor delay for tracking output.
7. Outputs 3 channels of high-precision FREE-D tracking data via directed UDP over network for integration with AR, VR, XR and MR devices.
8. Virtual compensation calibration: the robot adjusts tracking data to offset virtual system errors.
9. BB and SDI external sync plus internal sync signal; supports input loop-through.
10. Standard TCP/IP protocol for third-party control to enable automated operation.
11. AI auto-focus for Canon and Fujinon full-servo lenses while lifting column and pan-tilt head move simultaneously.
12. Modular design, tool-free assembly; full installation completed within 15 minutes.
13. Pan and tilt head fitted with electronic level system and embedded OS as standard; standalone operation without external control panel.
14. Stores 32 programmes and 16 sequences with up to 256 scenes per sequence; file import and export for backup.
15. Supports V-mount professional battery power.
16. Quick-release robotic head; direct installation on the track dolly without readjustment.
17. Motion trigger at any point within sequences & scenes; freely combinable sequences for flexible operation.
18. Motion interruption with target switching; manual/auto pause; adjustable dwell time.
19. Seamless continuous looping; per-sequence independent loop/reverse settings; high-precision countdown timer.
20. HD-SDI input; CPU-based face tracking; reduced hardware dependency; improved shooting performance.
21. Multi-console coordinated control with priority management.
1. Enables Automated Camera Operation
2. Standardizes opening and closing shots for news & feature programmes
3. Ensures high precision for combined live-action & virtual production
4. Provides professional tracking data for virtual production at large live events
5. Enables automated camera positions in OB vans & large studios
6. Provides telephoto image stabilization for UHD camera operation
7. Minimizes human shooting errors for high-profile live productions
8. Enables smooth remote camera motion over the network
| Configuration List |
| 1. U-shaped omnidirectional robotic pan and tilt head ×1 set |
| 2. Robotic overhead rail lifting platform ×1 set |
| 3. Control cables ×1 set |
| Optional Feature | Model | Description |
| Tracking Output | RBVR | Directional UDP 3-channel tracking output supported |
| AI Auto Tracking | RBAI | HDSDI input from the primary camera with AI face and skeletal tracking for low-latency automatic camera tracking |
| Control panel | RBCS300、RBCS300PRO、RBCS1 | RB Series control panel |
| Scene Composition Snapshots | RBCS300PRO | Supports scene preset composition snapshot capture |
