MRMC Cinebot Nano vs. the Big Bots: How a Compact Camera Robot Is Shaking Up Cinematography
Overview: What Is the MRMC Cinebot Nano? Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC, a Nikon-owned company) unveiled the Cinebot Nano in 2025 as its most compact and affordable camera robot to date cined.com. The Nano condenses professional robotic camera movement into a transportable system priced from £20,000 (around $27K) – a fraction of the cost of traditional rigs cined.com. It’s built around a 9-axis robotic arm offering a 1 meter reach and 7 kg (15.4 lb) payload, enough to carry most DSLR/mirrorless or compact cinema cameras with a lens cined.com. Despite its small size, it integrates with pro accessories like Tilta’s lens control units