The SEEDER RB18EH4 robotic elevating 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 <40 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, equivalent to over 8.3 million positions per 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.
The modular system is easy to assemble and disassemble. Absolute encoders, ready in 10 s, no calibration required — 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 robotic elevation, 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.Three-section hexagonal lifting column, diameter 180–256mm. Supports 6-axis motion: lift, pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and iris. Motion path and speed can be precisely controlled, and positions recorded. No cumulative error after repeated movement.
2.Precision mechanical lift system with elevation range of 880–1680 mm, accuracy up to 0.001mm.
3.Payload: 18 kg (head), compatible with mainstream cameras.
4.Multifunctional robotic base for mobility; system weight: ~70kg.
5.Input: 220V AC, ≤300W.
6.Operating noise: <40dB, suitable for studio live broadcasting.
Movement Specifications
1. Head Pan: ±350°, 0-60°/s, 0.001° precision
2. Head Tilt: ±120°, 0-60°/s, 0.001° precision
3. Head Lifting: 880-1680mm, 0-300mm/s, 0.01mm precision
4. Zoom/Focus: 0-52mm/s, 0.001mm precision
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.
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.BB external sync / SDI internal 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.
Standard Configuration
1. One set of robotic U-type omnidirectional pan and tilt head
2. One set of silent robotic lift columns
3. One set of control cable
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.
