Cinebot Nano is a compact, travel-friendly robot arm built to bring high-end, repeatable camera movement to even the tightest shooting locations without the complexity, bulk, or cost of larger studio systems.
MRMC has been shrinking motion control arms for years now, and the new Cinebot Nano’s pitch is therefore pretty straightforward: squeeze professional robotic camera movement into a package that fits in the back of your car or can be checked onto commercial flights. It's squeezed the price too, the robot coming in at 'only' £20,000, which in motion control terms is definitely competitive.
The system divides into three cases (arm, track, control), each which comes in under typical airline baggage limits at 32kg (70lbs). With a nine-axis robotic arm, support for cameras up to 7kg (15.4lbs), and a full meter (3’2”) of reach, the Nano looks to offer flexibility for product shoots, promo spots, and creative social reels.
An optional precision track extends possibilities, letting the robot travel at up to 1m/s (3.2ft/s), which in most scenarios will be enough to keep pace with moving talent or rapid product pans. The system can be set up on location quickly, thanks to the trolley-friendly cases and simple cabling.
The Nano ships with Flair Lite, MRMC’s newly redesigned motion control software, and integrates seamlessly with Tilta’s zoom and focus control. This stripped-back interface is very much pitched at entry-level users and looks to combine simple menus with the sort of creative control that pros expect. Flair Lite remains a one-off purchase—no subscriptions or cloud accounts required. For those looking to frame up a shot fast or experiment with camera moves on the fly, Nano also includes Push Moco for manual keyframing and fast execution within minutes.
Orders for Cinebot Nano open on September 1. The good news is that the price is also nano, at least for motion control, starting at £20,000 ($27k on a pure exchange rate basis). Other companies such as Motorized Precision offer cheaper hardware, but lock you in with subscriptions on the software (Flair Lite comes with the Nano and users own it for life). Swings and roundabouts...