FoMa Systems has unveiled ANTARES, a next-gen stabilized remote head for live broadcast and high-end cinematography.
ANTARES is claimed to combine unmatched performance and exceptional value in a compact, rugged, and highly configurable design.
It features adjustable height and modular extensions to adapt to your setup, enabling the perfect configuration for both broadcast and cinema workflows.
Key features
- Mechatronic design for cranes, dollies, cars, robotic arms
- Full remote control: pan, tilt, roll, FIZ
- 25% smaller than 360 EVO – just 13 kg / supports up to 22.5 kg
- Built for fast, high-pressure setups
- AR-ready with robust metadata, fibre + SDI passthrough
- Used on American Idol 2025 with Spidercam / ROSS Video
- Integrated lens control for Fujinon & Canon ENG
- Powered by Forge hardware & Evolve 1.0 software
Available in six distinct configurations
Hollow Axle Configuration
Performance with minimal weight, a compact footprint, and outstanding value. Featuring a generous usable inner diameter, it easily accommodates full-size broadcast and cinema camera setups.
The hollow pan axle enables optimal cable routing directly through the center of the pan axis, simplifying complex builds and avoiding external cable clutter. This design ensures uncompromised cable management for cameras and accessories, making it ideal for demanding live broadcast and cinema environments.
By maintaining a clean, unobstructed signal and power path, the system preserves full remote head functionality without limiting performance.
Slip-Ring Configuration
This configuration is equipped to meet the requirements of any production. Minimal weight, compact size, and unbeatable value make Antares the ideal solution for any workflow. A fiber optic and SDI video slip-ring, developed especially for FoMa Systems, enables the Antares to provide a stable and reliable data stream without limitation in the pan axis. With IP connectivity, distance is no longer a barrier — our systems can be controlled remotely with ease, whether over a local network or remotely. For immersive augmented reality (AR) applications, our software engine Evolve 1.0 delivers a stable, real-time metadata stream compatible with any AR platform.
Thanks to our IP Bridge, we support integration with any third-party protocol, ensuring seamless compatibility with existing workflows. A unified, intuitive graphical interface makes working between our systems fast and effortless.
