The SEEDER RB18VH3-PT500 pedestal robotic pan & tilt head system features a U-type robotic pan-tilt head and supports fully automated, intelligent camera movement. Designed for professional broadcast-level production, it is ideal for real-scene and virtual production (AR, VR, XR, MR) in studios or live event environments. The robotic head ensures smooth motion starts and stops without any shake, delivering high-quality footage. Operating at <20 dB, meeting the demands of professional studios.
When using a telephoto lens, the system effectively stabilizes footage to eliminate shake. Leveraging AI-based automation, it generates motion trajectories with up to 16 movement nodes based on motion time and distance, enabling continuous multi-point smooth curvilinear movements for capturing complex motion paths.
It supports all full-servo Canon and Fujinon B4 mount lenses, with control over zoom, focus, and iris. During simultaneous crane and head motion, the full-servo lens enables AI auto focus tracking. It also retrieves zoom and focus tracking data through the digital lens cable and automatically compensates for tracking delay based on lens brand, achieving precise motion sync. The system uses black burst synchronization and outputs tracking data at 23-bit precision (over 8.3 million/360°), in the FREE-D format. Tracking data can be output via RS422 or UDP (with customizable ports). Compatible with Vizrt, Avid (Orad), Brainstorm, Aximmetry, and UE5 virtual production systems.
Modular design, tool-free assembly and disassembly, 10-minute setup. The system uses absolute encoders for position tracking — no calibration required — ready to use within 10 seconds — ideal for studios and large-scale live events. It supports standard TCP/IP protocol for third-party control and integrates with automation systems like SEEDER SEEART, Vizrt MOSART, ROSS Overdrive, and Grass Valley IGNITE.
The control software manages head pan/tilt, and lens zoom/focus/iris. It supports up to 8 robotic systems, with 32 programs × 16 sequences × 16 scenes (8,192 total scenes). Features include smooth curve and reverse motion, scene import/export, and dedicated UIs per program. Zero-point position and motion limits for the robotic head can be customized to ensure operational safety. The system includes both built-in and external control units for fast switching, and comes standard with an emergency stop button.
Technical Instruction
1. 5-axis motion: pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and iris. Precision positioning of motion path with speed adjustment and memory. No cumulative error after repeated use.
2. Payload: 4.6kg (head). Bowl size: 100mm. Max payload: 18kg. Compatible with major camera brands.
3. Input: 220V AC, ≤108W.
4. Operating noise: <20dB, suitable for live studio acoustic environment.
5. Two-stag pedestal: 90 mm - 110 mm diameter air cylinder, double color digital barometer, payload 50kg. Working height: 1100–1800mm. Dual-cylinder design with over 700 mm lift. Dolly with brakes and lockable motion trajectory.
Movement Specifications
1. Head Pan: ±150°, 0-60°/s, 0.001° precision
2. Head Tilt: ±75°, 0-60°/s, 0.001° precision
3. Zoom/Focus: 0-52mm/s, 0.001mm precision
1. Professional start-stop anti-shake technology, ensuring stable footage during rapid movements.
2. Automatically calculates motion curves, acceleration/deceleration, and timing from the start position and duration, supporting smooth 16-node curvilinear motion.
3. Equipped with electronic leveling system for accurate calibration with virtual tracking systems.
4. Uses absolute value encoders to record motion positions and tracking data, with accuracy <0.000043° (8,300,000/360°). No cumulative error after repeated power cycles. System can start without calibration.
5. Supports Canon and Fujinon full-servo lenses, controls zoom, focus, and iris, retrieves built-in lens tracking data, and synchronizes tracking delays.
6. Outputs high-precision FREE-D tracking data via both RS422 and UDP for AR, VR, XR, MR integration.
7. Virtual compensation calibration function corrects motion tracking based on system error.
8. Supports BB, 3G/1.5G/SD-SDI external sync with input loop-through and internal sync.
9. Standard TCP/IP protocol enables third-party automation control.
10. Robot host includes built-in OS and 7-inch touchscreen. Operates independently without external panel.
11. Program storage: 32 programs × 16 sequences × 16 scenes = 8192 scenes, with scene file import/export/backup.
1. Professional-grade crane operation, no manual handling.
2. Standardizes open/close shots for news and feature programs.
3. Delivers highly accurate image synchronization for AR/VR productions.
4. Provides professional tracking data for large-scale real-virtual productions.
5. Supports OB van and large studio automated camera positions.
6. Delivers effective telephoto stabilization for UHD shooting.
7. Reduces operator error during critical live events.
8. Enables smooth remote operation over IP networks.
Standard Configuration
1. One set set of robotic U-type omnidirectional pan-tilt head
2. One set of robot control software
3. One set of control cable
4. One PT500 pedestal
Optional Items
1. VR Output Module: RS-422 / UDP, FREE-D (D1) protocol, Vizrt/ZD/Brainstorm/UE5 compatible.
2. External Control Panel: Camera-style operation, motion templates.
3. AI Tracking Module: HD-SDI input, AI facial/skeletal recognition, low-latency autofocus tracking.
