The RP2A is a free roaming robotic pedestal designed to support any ENG/EFP or full facility studio, lens and teleprompter package.

Key Features

• Compact size, can move through standard doorway
• Highly manoeuverable
• Infra-red collision avoidance system
• Sophisticated navigation system
• Conventional steering ring can be engaged to position pedestal without system power
• On air quality movement

Navigation, safety and manual control are the key criteria to robotic pedestal design. The RP2A uses a two level navigation system to provide both absolute and relative positioning to deal with most studio or set designs. A unique reference area ensures the highest degree of accuracy for shot recall.

The mechanical design of the RP2A offers smooth, controlled movement of floor position and pedestal height. There is a conventional steering ring that can be engaged to allow the pedestal to be positioned manually without using power.

A pan-bar mounted joystick is provided which allows all pedestal axes to be manoeuvered when in manual operation. The operator does not have to re-reference the pedestal after the pan-bar joystick has been used.

An infra-red collision avoidance system around the RP2A is used to detect potential hazards or other robotic pedestals. When an object is detected, movement in that direction is prevented. There are also bumper strips at the base which are activated when pressed. Both systems provide warning messages on the operator control panel as well as remote override capability.

RP2A can now be supplied with the Free-D studio tracking system for navigation using an overhead target array at extra cost giving the RP2A improved functionality and flexibility.