The SEEDER RB18EH4 robotic elevating pan & tilt head system robotic elevating pan and tilt head system adopts a U-shaped robotic pan/tilt head for automated camera shooting. It is a broadcast-grade auxiliary camera system for pre-production, suitable for real-scene and AR/VR/XR/MR virtual production in studios and live events.
The system delivers anti-shake performance during rapid start-stop movements to ensure usable footage. Its operating noise is ≤30 dB at ≤200 mm/s and ≤45 dB at ≤400 mm/s, meeting the acoustic standards for studio live shooting. It provides effective telephoto image stabilization when shooting with long focal-length lenses. Powered by AI algorithms, the system automatically generates motion trajectories with up to 16 nodes based on motion time and distance for smooth multi-point curved movement to capture videos along complex motion paths.
It supports the full lineup of Canon and Fujinon B4-mount full-servo lenses, enabling control over lens zoom, focus and iris. Zoom and focus tracking data can be acquired via digital lens cables. The system automatically adjusts the tracking delay of motor motion data according to the delay characteristics of lenses from different brands to realise lens delay compensation. Adopting black-burst synchronization, it outputs 23-bit FREE-D tracking data exceeding 8.3 million counts per 360°. Tracking outputs include RS422 serial and directional UDP, with configurable UDP port. Compatible with Vizrt, ZD, Pixotope, UE5 and other virtual production systems.
Modular design enables convenient assembly and disassembly; installation can be completed within 15 minutes. Powered by 220 V AC with maximum power of 300 W for convenient power access. Absolute encoders record motion position and tracking data; the unit is ready for operation immediately after power-up with no initialization calibration required, making it ideal for studio and large live broadcast applications. Standard TCP/IP communication protocol allows control by third-party devices for automated operation. It is compatible with SEEDER SeeArt, Vizrt MOSART, ROSS Overdrive, Grass Valley IGNITE and other studio automation control systems.
The dedicated control software controls robotic elevation, pan/tilt movement of the head, as well as camera zoom, focus and iris over the network. The control system supports up to 8 robotic camera units and 32 programmable programmes. Each programme contains 16 sequences, and each sequence holds 16 scenes, totalling 8,192 editable scenes. Sequences support long curved motion and forward/reverse operation. Scene files support import and export, with an independent UI for each programme for quick recall. Users may customise the home position of the robotic system and adjust travel limits for safety. Built-in and external control systems support fast switching, and an emergency stop button is supplied as standard.
| Basic Functions |
| Built-in System | Embedded OS; standalone operation without an external control panel |
| Motion Axes | 6-axis motion: Head Pan/Tilt; Column Lift; Zoom / Focus / Iris |
| 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 |
| Max Camera Height | 1720 mm |
| Min Camera Height | 920 mm |
| Camera Vertical Travel | 800 mm |
| Auto Tracking | Pan-tilt head automatically tracks the primary subject |
| Safety Limits | Head Pan/Tilt; Column Lift — 6-direction safety limits |
| Emergency Stop | Dual buttons for power and motion (control panel) |
| 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 |
| Electronic Leveling | Column base electronic leveling system |
| 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° |
| Elevation motion | 1-400mm/s, accuracy 0.001° |
| Lens Motion | Full-servo lenses, 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 | ≤30dB（≤200mm/s）, ≤45dB（≤400mm/s） |
| Motion Storage | 32 programs × 16 sequences × 16 scenes = 8192 scenes |
| Keyframes per Sequence | 16, supporting 16-point curvilinear motion |
| Head Payload | 18 kg |
| Total Weight | 54 kg |
| Input Voltage | 220 V |
| Max. Power Consumption | 300 W |
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.Electronic leveling at the column base for precise VR/AR tracking.
4.Absolute encoders record motion and tracking data with accuracy <0.000043° (8,300,000/360°). No accumulated error after multiple reboots. Pan/tilt calibration data and tracking direction reversal can be configured. No calibration needed after startup for AR/VR transition.
5.Supports Canon and Fujinon full-servo lenses, controls zoom, focus, iris, and retrieves lens tracking data. Automatically identifies lens tracking delay and synchronizes motor tracking delay accordingly.
6.Outputs high-precision FREE-D tracking data simultaneously via RS422 and UDP, compatible with AR, VR, XR, MR systems.
7.Virtual compensation calibration function corrects motion tracking based on system error.
8. 3G/HD/SD-SDI, BB external & SDI embedded sync, with loop-through.
9.Standard TCP/IP protocol enables third-party automation control.
10.Built-in OS and 7-inch touchscreen; operates independently without an external panel.
11.Program storage: 32 programs × 16 sequences × 16 scenes = 8192 scenes, with scene file import/export/backup.
12. Motion trigger at any point within sequences & scenes; freely combinable sequences for flexible operation.
13. Motion interruption with target switching; manual/auto pause; adjustable dwell time.
14. Seamless continuous looping; per-sequence independent loop/reverse settings; high-precision countdown timer.
15. HD-SDI input; CPU-based face tracking; reduced hardware dependency; improved shooting performance.
16. 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 silent elevating 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 |
