Shotoku Broadcast Systems, a privately owned company based in Japan, was founded in 1944 and employs approximately 400 individuals. The company reported $55.6M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, it focuses on content acquisition. The company provides Camera Support Systems, including Robotic Cameras, VR Camera Tracking, Manual Pedestals, Heads, and Tripods, specifically for broadcast applications.
On September 19, 2025, at IBC 2025, Shotoku Broadcast Systems unveiled the Swoop range of robotic cranes. The Swoop range, showcased at stand 12.F47, includes two models: the Swoop 140 and Swoop 220, with boom arm reaches of 140 cm and 220 cm respectively. These cranes combine precision engineering with reliability, allowing for the creation and repetition of sweeping shots. Shotoku Broadcast Systems presented the Swoop range as the next step in studio robotics, designed to replace manually operated cranes and jibs, which often require multiple operators and lack seamless integration with robotic camera systems. The company announced plans to take studio robotics to the next level with this new line of robotic cranes.
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Shotoku Broadcast Systems offers 4 products in the media tech industry. Shotoku Broadcast Systems's product portfolio comprises of content acquisition and broadcast professional services.
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Shotoku Broadcast Systems's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Shotoku Broadcast Systems's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is camera robotics. For full access to Shotoku Broadcast Systems's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Shotoku Broadcast Systems's customers primarily consist of media managed services and broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Shotoku Broadcast Systems's customers include Norsk Rikskringkasting and ITN.
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