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ROBOTIC ARM RANGE AUGMENTED Rise of the robots: The Arcam 5, 15 and 30 models
RAY-TRACING FOR VP
Chaos Software Management BY ANNE MORRIS
XD motion BY DAVID FOX
Three new models have joined the Arcam six-axis robotic arm series from XD motion. The portable, lightweight Arcam 5 can carry up to 5kg and weighs 18.4kg, with a reach of 85cm. Like the rest of the range, including the existing Arcam 10 and 20, it has a maximum speed of 1m per second, a pan range of 350º and a tilt range of +/-45º. It is suitable for small studios, remote broadcasts, confi ned camera placements and rapid setups. The mid-range workhorse
Arcam 15 carries 15kg, with a 130cm reach, and is aimed at virtual production studios, sports
broadcasting, events with limited space and dynamic on-set camera movements. The Arcam 30 has a 30kg payload and is designed for fi lm production, high-end commercials and applications needing extra lifting capacity. An optional dolly supports the Arcam 10 or 15 models upside down.
The systems are controlled by XD motion’s
IO.Bot Robotic Motion Control software – a single interface providing centralised control over an entire robotic fl eet, from Arcams and PTZs to towers, tracks and remote heads for broadcast applications, augmented reality, virtual production and live events. 12.B41
VIDEO OBSERVABILITY PLATFORM GETS AN AI UPGRADE Agama
BY KIRSTY HAZLEWOOD
Major upgrades to Agama’s Video Observability Platform are on show at IBC2025, offering faster root cause analysis, AI integration, deeper Android TV insights, enhanced playout assurance and improved engagement analytics. Johan Görsjö, Head of Product & Engineering, Agama, said: “These developments come straight from working closely with our customers; we’ve designed them to solve real-life challenges, faster and smarter.” The platform provides end-to- end observability from headend to device, tracking performance for every customer interaction, says Agama. AI-powered analytics and root-cause detection claim to reduce time-to-insight and boost
Design and visualisation technology developer Chaos is showcasing Chaos Arena, which provides real-time ray-tracing for in-camera visual effects on virtual production stages. Arena is a “powerful
alternative” to game engines, claims Chaos, offering a fast path from pipeline to wall,
delivering fi nal-pixel quality directly to LED stages while eliminating technical barriers. Other fl agship products on show at IBC include V-Ray, a 3D rendering software for offl ine rendering, and Chaos Vantage, for exploring 3D production scenes that are ray-traced in real-time.
Chaos says that its research spans offl ine and real-time rendering, as well as machine learning and AI. 14.D57
Chaos Arena
offers ray-traced rendering for in-camera visual effects
signifi cantly improve video operations. The platform includes built-in intelligence and connects to external AI systems through Model Context Protocol, an emerging industry standard that ensures investments remain future-proof and without vendor lock-in as new AI capabilities become available. For OTT and ABR playouts, Agama’s software-based probes deliver real-time correlation across bitrate profi les, deep IP-to-video analysis, JPEG- XS ingest support, and live subtitle validation, ensuring full transparency in complex environments.
Görsjö: ‘Upgrades designed to solve real-life challenges, faster and smarter’
service reliability. Integration with Microsoft Entra simplifi es user access management while maintaining
enterprise-grade security standards. Agama Augmented Intelligence capabilities deliver smart automation that can
For ad-insert validation, comprehensive SCTE-35 analysis with advanced visualisation enables precise event tracking to safeguard revenue. 1.B50
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