Shotoku Broadcast Systems is giving IBC 2024 visitors a glimpse into the future of its robotic camera systems.

The manufacturer will be demonstrating its TR-XT control system that has been enhanced with features that serve today’s live productions and keep pace with tomorrow’s technology advances. The heart of the stand will center around the company’s fully-robotic flagship SmartPed pedestal with a spotlight on its TI-11X elevator pedestal.

A complete display of Shotoku’s pan and tilt heads (including the TG-27, TG-47, and TG-18i) and control panels—all that accommodate applications ranging from broadcast to legislatures to ProAV environments—will also be at show on Stand 12.F47.

“We couldn’t be happier to bring our robotic camera system platform to IBC packed with upgrades and enhancements,” said James Eddershaw, Shotoku managing director. “We are consistently asking our customers what they need to deliver flawless broadcasts today and what they need to keep them prepared for tomorrow’s challenges. Our flagship TR-XT control system is a great example; we’ve incorporated features and functionalities to make navigation easier and maximize automation.”

Shotoku’s TR-XT studio robotics control system adds features to meet the challenges of today’s 24/7 live studio productions, but also prepares broadcasters to swiftly adapt to emerging technology advances.

This new version retains all the resilience of previous systems, eliminating single failure points and preserving all its unique redundancy, but now offers even more functionality and a substantial UI refresh. The TR-XT is now under a Windows 11 operating system with a fully distributed front-end / back-end architecture and support for virtualized remote database. The system is 100% compatible with existing Shotoku robotics systems, including earlier Linux-based TR-XT installations.

Many of the TR-XT’s upgraded features will be demonstrated, including: Orbit, that immediately translates the X-axis into a perfect arc around an orbital centre point; LiveView, making it possible to see and acquire shots outside the normal field of view; StudioView, that provides shot-planning capability with more powerful multi-camera tools; and of course the fully updated AutoFrame shot framing system (more on this below).

To learn more, visit Shotoku at IBC 2024 on Stand 12.F47.

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