Ross Video, a company which designs, manufactures and delivers technology and
services to power live video productions, will introduce the new Furio Pedestal at IBC
2014 in Amsterdam. The product combines a stable three-wheeled pedestal base with
the Furio 3-stage robotic lift. Ross Video will showcase the Furio Pedestal at stand
9.C10 from 12 to 16 September.
The Furio Pedestal supports both the Furio VR1 and VR600 high performance pan/tilt
heads. This system provides a lower cost alternative for users who don’t need on-air
floor movements, but still require fully robotic remote control of pan, tilt, elevation,
zoom and focus. As the new pedestal is fully compatible with the existing Furio
control systems, lifts, and VR-1/VR600 heads, it can be easily retro-fitted into existing
installations, and share common spare parts with other Furio lifts and heads.
Bruce Takasaki, marketing product manager for Ross Robotics says, “With a wide
stable base, large, double-wheeled casters, and integrated handwheel, the Furio
Pedestal can be easily and safely maneuvered around the set, gliding effortlessly
across virtually any studio floor. The low centre of gravity, integrated cable guards
and dual locking casters ensure that the Pedestal is always stable – whether in
motion, or locked in position.’
The Furio Pedestal comes in two packages which include either a VR600 or VR-1
pan/tilt head, and all necessary accessories. It’s also available as an upgrade option
to the full line-up of Ross Virtual Solutions packages, while the pedestal base can be
purchased as an add-on to installations where it can be paired with an existing lift
and head. Like all Furio systems, it requires at least one control station per studio
running the intuitive and powerful SmartShell control software.
Dave Larson, general manager for Ross Virtual Solutions adds, “The Furio Robo
system has always been oriented towards virtual studios or augmented reality
applications, and with its rock-solid stability and repeatability, the Furio Pedestal is a
great addition to the Ross Video line-up of complete end-to-end virtual solutions.’
