Cinebot Mini | The Most Portable, User-Friendly Mocobot Ever
MRMC (Mark Roberts Motion Control) Cinebot Mini is the most compact and portable motion control robot in the Cinebot series. Designed for productions of all scales, it handles everything from macro tabletop work to dynamic live-action filming with ease. Its lightweight and intuitive design makes complex camera movements simple and accessible in both studio and on-location environments.
Product Overview
The Cinebot Mini features innovative PushMoco® technology, allowing cinematographers to manually push the robotic arm and record movements just like operating traditional grip equipment. The system then plays back those movements with perfect precision and repeatability. Available in both track and pedestal configurations, it brings professional-grade motion control within easy reach of everyday productions.
Key Performance Specifications:
- Maximum Camera Speed (Arm + Track): 4.7 m/s
- Camera Payload: Up to 10 kg
- Reach (from rotate centre): 1.3 m
- Maximum Camera Height (On Track): 2.6 m
- Battery Option: Up to 10 hours of operation
Key Highlights
1. PushMoco® Manual Control
Simply push the arm by hand to record keyframes and movements. The system combines familiar grip-style operation with high-precision robotic repeatability.
2. Ultra-Portable & Lightweight Design
- Extremely compact and lightweight for easy transport and fast setup
- Ideal for location shoots and space-constrained environments
- Battery-powered option provides up to 10 hours of wireless operation
3. Smartphone Control
Use the MRMC Tracker mobile app to input, record, and visualize moves directly from your phone for quick and flexible control.
4. Flair Software Integration
Fully compatible with MRMC’s powerful Flair motion control software. Supports complex path optimization, lens control, target tracking, and seamless integration with virtual production systems like Unreal Engine.
5. Versatile & Expandable
- Available on adjustable pedestal or track (adding a 7th axis)
- Supports precise lens control (zoom, iris, focus) and repeatable target tracking
Technical Specifications (On Track)
Operating Envelope:
- Max Height (from ground): 2.6 m (8’6″)
- Max Reach (from rotate centre): 1.3 m (4’2″)
- Lowest Position: 0 m
Rig Performance:
- Arm Arc Move: 2.7 m/s max at camera
- Arm + Track: 4.7 m/s max at camera
- Track Speed: 2 m/s
- Base Rotation: ±360° @ 120°/s
Weights & Power:
- Arm Weight: 33.5 kg (74 lbs)
- Base Weight: 37.5 kg (83 lbs)
- Maximum Camera Payload: 10 kg (22 lbs)
- Power Requirements: 110 – 240 VAC (with battery option)
Ideal Applications
The Cinebot Mini is perfectly suited for:
- Tabletop product and macro advertising shoots
- On-location portable motion control
- Small to mid-sized film and television productions
- Virtual production and lightweight VFX sequences
- Creative shoots requiring fast manual recording with precise repeatability
- Compact spaces and mobile filmmaking teams
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