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Shotoku is an industry leader in broadcast robotic camera systems. From small PT heads up to fully robotic SmartPed robotic pedestals, Shotoku has a solution for every application. The latest version of SmartPed pedestal, including the award winning SoftRail mode, will be on show at NAB. SoftRail provides all the benefits of a free-roaming robotic pedestal with a rail-based dolly system. SoftRail is a new option for the TR-XT control system, seamlessly upgrading systems with SmartPed capability. At NAB TR-XT will also be shown with the latest release of AutoFrame face tracking making operation even simpler by maintaining perfect framing at all times. For legislative TV systems the TG-27 pan and tilt head and Orchestra control system provides all the features you would expect from a system in constant use at some the world's largest and highest profile Government.
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Trade-show appearances
- 2026 NAB Show
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Shotoku Broadcast Systems to Highlight Enhanced Robotic Control System Designed for Evolving Live Production Environments at IBC 2025
Jul 30, 2025

Max Holland Joins Shotoku Broadcast Systems as Technical Sales Manager
May 23, 2025

Shotoku Broadcast Systems to Bring ‘Best of All Worlds’ Solutions to NAB with Intro of Award-Winning SoftRail to US Market
Mar 17, 2025

Shotoku Broadcast Systems Announces Launch of SoftRail at IBC
Sep 5, 2024

Shotoku Broadcast Systems Will Introduce the TR-XT3 Studio Control System to the World at NAB 2023
Feb 23, 2023
Shotoku Broadcast Systems to Serve as IBC Technical Supporter
Aug 31, 2018