The cinema camera robot market just became more accessible with Motorized Precision's new EVO, an affordable, portable motion control system that brings professional cinematography capabilities at one-fifth the price of typical high-end solutions.
The EVO offers film professionals a complete robotic camera system for under $20,000, dramatically lower than the company's other systems that typically cost $100,000-$200,000.
The base robot costs $9,999, with software ranging from $4,999 for the light version (plus $1,999 yearly subscription) to a one-time purchase option for the pro version. Add-ons like camera plates cost approximately $99.
The system supports an 11-pound payload, enough for a RED Dragon with a Sigma 18-35mm zoom and focus motor
Battery operation provides hours of runtime from a single Moxie battery pack
The portable design can be transported in a Pelican case and mounted on various surfaces
While more affordable, the EVO maintains professional motion control quality with some expected trade-offs.
Maximum speed of 2 meters per second (compared to 4-6 meters/second on larger models)
Works with Motorized Precision's MP Studio software, which offers joystick control, keyframe animations, and 3D visualization
Can be programmed by physically moving the robot arm to desired positions
Future updates may include AI-assisted voice control capabilities
This price breakthrough opens cinema robotics to a broader creator market and signals a shift in production technology accessibility.
The first production wave sold out within one day of announcement
Current orders are shipping by the end of the month, with the next batch available in mid-to-late May
Content creators like MKBHD, who previously invested $250,000 in robotics, represent the high-end of a market now accessible to smaller productions
The system follows the industry trend of professional cinema tools becoming available to independent creators at increasingly affordable price points
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