Bolt X | Longest Arm Reach High-Speed Cinebot
MRMC (Mark Roberts Motion Control) Bolt X is the most powerful and longest-reach model in the Bolt high-speed cinema robot lineup. It represents the pinnacle of high-speed filming, offering extended creative flexibility with superior arm reach and performance for demanding productions.
Product Overview
The Bolt X builds upon the legendary speed and precision of the Bolt series with a significantly larger operating envelope. With its extended 3.2 m arm reach and nearly 5 m vertical travel, it excels at capturing dynamic, high-speed shots in both studio and on-location environments.
Key Performance Specifications:
- Maximum Camera Speed (Arm + Track): 14 m/s
- Camera Payload: Up to 20 kg
- Reach (from rotate centre): 3.2 m
- Maximum Camera Height: 4.3 m
- Lowest Position: -1.3 m
Key Highlights
1. Longest Arm Reach & Expanded Operating Envelope
Bolt X features the longest horizontal arm reach in the series at 3.2 m, with vertical travel of nearly 5 m (from -1.3 m to 4.3 m). This provides directors and cinematographers with unprecedented creative freedom for high-speed action.
2. Extreme High-Speed Performance
- Up to 10 m/s at the camera during arm arc moves
- Up to 14 m/s when combined with track movement
- Rapid acceleration and deceleration capabilities, ideal for capturing fast action in stunning slow motion
3. High Payload Capacity
Supports up to 20 kg cine cameras and accessories while maintaining exceptional speed, precision, and stability.
4. Flair Software Integration
Powered by MRMC’s flagship Flair motion control software, supporting up to 500 axes of motion. It integrates seamlessly with Unreal Engine and other CGI systems for complex path programming and virtual production.
5. Track Extension Flexibility
Mounting on track adds a seventh axis, enabling long-distance high-speed tracking shots and unlocking the system’s maximum performance potential.
Technical Specifications
Operating Envelope:
- Max Height (On Track): 4.3 m (14’1″)
- Max Reach (from rotate centre): 3.2 m (10’5″)
- Lowest Position: -1.3 m (-4’2″)
Rig Performance:
- Arm Arc Move: 10 m/s max at camera
- Arm + Track: 14 m/s max at camera
- Track Only: 4 m/s max
- Rotate: ±180° @ 180°/s
- Lift: +135° to -90° @ 180°/s
Weights & Power:
- Bolt X Rig (robot only): 560 kg (1,235 lbs) | Pedestal: 372 kg (820 lbs)
- Maximum Camera Payload: 20 kg (44 lbs)
- Power Requirements: 415V 3 Phase
Ideal Applications
The Bolt X is the perfect choice for high-end productions requiring extended reach, extreme speed, and precision, including:
- Music videos and high-energy commercials
- Feature films and television dynamic action sequences
- Large-scale high-speed tracking shots
- Virtual production and heavy VFX work
- Tabletop and macro high-speed cinematography
- Sports and live-action slow-motion effects
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