Camera and Robotic Systems
Studio Robotic Control Systems
At a Glance
Whether you have Furio+ dollies, free-roaming CamBot pedestals, PT heads, or PTL pedestals, all of your Ross robotic systems can be controlled by a common control system using a centralized Ethernet-based architecture.
All Ross Studio Robotic systems can be directly controlled from a wide range of control platforms using an open API that allows complete control of every feature of the robots. Our graphical user interfaces (GUI) provide simple, easy-to-use solutions for creating, managing, and recalling shots on all your Ross robotic cameras, helping deliver consistent, high-quality productions without sacrificing creativity.
Ross Video offers a range of robotic control options that can be scaled and combined to create the perfect control solution for any market application. From our free DashBoard plugins for controlling core functions on all Ross robots, PTZs and cameras, to our enterprise-level SmartShell control platform, we can create a workflow solution that is perfect for your environment. This includes a hands-free automated workflow using our AI-based framing software, Vision[Ai]ry, in combination with Ross OverDrive APC.
Unlimited Creativity
Operators can create an unlimited library of shots, each of which can be instantly recalled from any control system with a TCP connection to the robot. With our MotionDirector technology, operators also have the ability to create signature beauty shots by simply dragging and dropping keyframes into a timeline – or recording manual movements that can be perfectly reproduced, at the press of a button.
Scalable
Our control solutions scale from a simple two-camera studio to a cross-country network of studios and control rooms, where any robot can be controlled from any control room, including home-based remote terminals hosted in the cloud. Combine SmartShell with other Ross applications, such as Vision[Ai]ry, DashBoard, OverDrive (APC) and Lucid Studio (VS/AR) to create a complete robotic camera control solution for manual, automated and/or virtual studio workflows.
Complete Control
Our control solutions provide complete management of your studio robotic cameras, from operating all aspects of your Ross robotic systems, to camera shading, and 3rd party PTZ camera control – all on one control station. And with DashBoard’s extensive programming and customization features, you can create a complete custom control interface that goes well beyond just camera control to include almost anything in your studio.
Features
SmartShell control system
Whether you have Furio+ dollies, free-roaming CamBot pedestals, PT heads or PTL pedestals, all of your Ross robotic systems can be controlled by a common control system using a centralized Ethernet-based architecture.
Vision[Ai]ry
Vision[Ai]ry uses AI-based facial & body detection to locate and track the position of faces and bodies within the video stream directly from the camera. Combining a flexible feature set with reliable detection algorithms, Vision[Ai]ry simplifies camera workflows and further improves consistency and quality in your productions.
DashBoard plugins for robotic and camera control
Our three DashBoard plugins (PT, PTZ and camera) deliver an unbeatable combination of flexibility, functionality, and affordability, providing control solutions for all Ross robotics, PTZ cameras, and ACID cameras, as well as select 3rd party devices.
Specifications
| DashBoard Plugins for Robotic and Camera Control | Vision[Ai]ry | SmartShell | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTZ Plugin | Camera Plugin | PT Plugin | |||
| Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Track or Floor (XY)/Lift Control | Yes | ||||
| Add/edit/recall/delete Presets | Yes | Yes | Recall | Yes | |
| Add/edit/recall/delete Moves | Yes | ||||
| Automated Framing | Yes | ||||
| Physical joystick panel | USB Panel (Optional) | USB Panel (Optional) | USB Panel (Optional) | USB Panel (Optional) | SmartShell Control Panel (included) |