Shotoku expands its robotic pedestal systems with SmartPed

Specifically intended for intensive use in high-profile productions, the SmartPed is a robotic pedestal capable of offering reliability, even in the highest positions.

Shotoku will present its SmartPed robotic pedestal at NAB 2016. Specifically intended for intensive use in high-profile productions, the SmartPed is a robotic pedestal capable of offering reliability, even in the highest positions, and ease of use.

SmartPed offers instant switching between local/remote operation, thus gaining versatility. A local touch screen panel allows diagnostic and local operation functions to be easily accessed at any camera height.

James Eddershaw, Sales Director at Shotoku, acknowledges that "For years, Shotoku has been supplying major broadcasters around the world with its high-performance remote control camera systems. SmartPed is the result of that deep experience and marks the next phase in the technical and operational advancements of robotic systems."

This robotic pedestal working with the system Shotoku's general control system, provides a controlled device very powerful distance capable of achieving precise movement in all axes controlled (PTZ FHX) from a joystick control. His cnavigation skills Advanced and proximity sensing devices allow the pedestal know are position and the surrounding area, resulting in safety.

With a payload of 90 kilos, its telescopic arm reaches a height of one and a half meters.