Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), which is owned by Nikon, has announced the MRMC Cinebot Nano, the company’s smallest and most affordable motion control system to date. The Nano condenses professional robotic camera movement into a transportable system priced from £20,000 (around $27,000).
The Cinebot Nano is built around a nine-axis robotic arm with a one-meter reach and a 7kg (15.4lb) maximum camera payload. It integrates with Tilta’s zoom and focus controls and can be used for a variety of productions.
Motion control that can be taken on planes
One of the Nano’s key appeals is portability. The system packs into three travel cases – arm, track, and control – each under 32kg (70lbs), keeping it within standard airline check-in limits. Total system weight is 49kg. The design allows crews to move it between locations and set up in minutes, whether on a pedestal, tripod, cart, table, or even rigged to a car or suspended upside down.
For productions requiring dynamic movement, an optional precision 1.45m (5ft) track lets the Nano travel at speeds of up to 1m/s (3.2ft/s). Combined with the robotic arm, this extends the potential camera velocity to over 4m/s. The arm itself can achieve 3.2m/s, with rotation speeds of up to 225°/s across pan, tilt, and roll axes.
The Cinebot Nano can run on standard AC mains or, for field use, up to 10 hours on battery power. Its compact footprint and rapid deployment are intended to make motion control practical in environments where larger systems would be impractical.
Software and control options
MRMC ships the Cinebot Nano with Flair Lite, a simplified version of its established Flair motion control software. Designed for accessibility, Flair Lite focuses on core features in an interface that removes complexity but maintains precision. Unlike some competitors, MRMC’s software requires no subscription; ownership is included with the system purchase.
For fast and intuitive operation, Push Moco allows users to physically move the arm into position, recording those moves as keyframes. This makes it possible to generate and execute camera motion within minutes, without extensive programming.
Who is the MRMC Cinebot Nano for?
Motion control systems have traditionally carried price tags well above $100,000, making them exclusive to high-end studios. By launching the Cinebot Nano at £20,000, MRMC positions it as an entry point for smaller productions while retaining features expected from professional robotic systems.
Competition in this segment includes Motorized Precision’s EVO, but MRMC emphasizes the Nano’s portability and perpetual software license as differentiators.
Visitors to IBC 2025 will find the Cinebot Nano on display in Hall 11, Booth C20, alongside the larger Cinebot Mini and Cinebot Max systems.
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