Shotoku Broadcast Systems’ Aura family of advanced pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ)-centric solutions is making a European debut at IBC 2026.
Joining Aura at booth 12.F47 will be its award-winning Swoop robotic crane, while visitors will also experience the European debut of QuickRef, Shotoku’s innovative robotic pedestal referencing system. Together, these technologies demonstrate Shotoku’s continued commitment to delivering sophisticated robotic solutions for modern broadcast production.
With PTZ cameras now firmly established across broadcast, sports, legislative and corporate environments, Shotoku is applying its decades of robotic camera expertise through the expanding Aura platform. Aura is Shotoku's growing family of PTZ-focused products that combines sophisticated control, intelligent engineering and workflow innovation to deliver broadcast-quality precision, automation and integration to professional PTZ productions.
Introduced at the 2026 NAB Show, the Aura TR-XPTZ Control System brings the smooth operation, sophisticated automation and multi-camera capabilities expected in professional broadcast environments, while remaining purpose-built for PTZ workflows.
Derived from the architecture of Shotoku’s flagship TR-XT Control System, TR-XPTZ is a cost-effective system that retains the powerful, intuitive multi-camera and multi-user operations of the TR-XT while stripping away elements unnecessary for PTZ-specific workflows.
Designed for productions of any size, TR-XPTZ combines intuitive operation with advanced automation in a streamlined yet powerful platform. It delivers a level of control previously associated only with full-scale broadcast robotics systems while supporting both manual and automated workflows.
Also to be featured at IBC 2026 is the Aura P2 PTZ Prompter Panner. Developed to eliminate the pan limitations traditionally associated with PTZ teleprompter installations, P2 mounts both camera and prompter on a precision rotating platform, allowing unrestricted pan movement without the prompter entering the shot.
“We’re excited to officially introduce Aura to the European market," said James Eddershaw, Managing Director, Shotoku. "Aura reflects Shotoku’s commitment to bringing the precision and sophistication of our robotic camera systems to professional PTZ production.
“TR-XPTZ and P2 are the first members of a growing ecosystem designed to solve real operational challenges, and visitors to IBC will see how that platform continues to evolve.”
View Shotoku’s award-winning products at booth 12.F47 at IBC 2026, which is taking place from September 11-14 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.
