25th November 2025, Bury St. Edmunds, UK — Vinten, a leading provider of robotic camera support systems, has released version 1.4 of its VEGA Robotic Control System software, extending both safety and versatility across broadcast environments.
At the core of this release is a new Software Collision Avoidance feature that enables dynamic spatial awareness between moving pedestals, fixed cameras, and other objects in the studio. The system continuously monitors mutual position between roaming robotic pedestals as well as any mapped objects, preventing collisions, protecting valuable equipment and ensuring smooth, reliable operations.
In parallel, VEGA 1.4 continues to broaden its ecosystem by indirectly integrating PTZ systems, providing unified control for a wide range of devices including Panasonic AW-UE150/160, Sony FR-7/AM-7, and Canon CR-N series (100, 300, 350, 400, 500, 700), along with Tecnopoint dedicated PTZ support solutions such as Triton, Tuning ceiling and floor dollies, Totem columns, and Simplo/Vario elevation units.
“Broadcasters are increasingly blending traditional robotic systems with PTZ solutions and demanding higher levels of automation safety,” said Sergio Brighel, EVP of Robotics and Prompting at Videndum. “VEGA 1.4 not only unifies these worlds under one control environment but also adds an intelligent safety layer to protect operations and enhance confidence on the studio floor.”
With version 1.4, Vinten continues to evolve the VEGA platform, delivering a control solution that combines precision, adaptability, and safety for the next generation of broadcast automation.
