Zinema Motion THOR

Zinema Motion does not publish a fixed universal THOR price on its current product page. The system is supplied by quotation, and the final cost depends on the robot package, destination, optional linear track, additional lens motors, turntable or servo accessories, camera bundle, freight, taxes, installation, training and support. The standard THOR system is more than a bare industrial arm: it includes the robot on a mobile base, robot control unit, 13.3-inch touchscreen, camera mounting hardware, wireless controller pad, one lens motor and HEIMDALL WORKS software.

Buyers should therefore compare the complete operational package rather than an isolated hardware figure. You can request a Zinema Motion THOR quote through Anton Robots.

Ask the supplier to separate mandatory components from optional upgrades and to state software, warranty, delivery and commissioning terms. For studios comparing ownership with rental, calculate expected robot shooting days, operator availability, storage, transport and maintenance over several years.

You can buy or request the Zinema Motion THOR through Anton Robots. THOR is also offered directly by Zinema Motion, the German manufacturer, and may be available through specialist production, rental or integration partners in selected regions.

Before buying, confirm that the quotation identifies the exact THOR system and not a studio service or another Zinema Motion model such as LOKI or ODIN. The offer should specify the robot arm, mobile base, controller, touchscreen, camera plate, lens-control equipment, software, optional track, delivery, training and support. To begin, request a THOR quote through Anton Robots and provide your country, intended camera package, required shot types, studio dimensions and target delivery date.

Professional camera robotics should be evaluated on the complete workflow and regional support, not only the lowest equipment price. Buyers should also verify who performs commissioning, application testing and repairs after delivery.

You can find the Zinema Motion THOR for sale through the manufacturer and specialist robotics marketplaces such as Anton Robots. Public listings may also represent rental access, a studio installation or a used system rather than a new robot available for purchase, so the commercial status must be checked carefully. A serious offer should state whether the unit is new, demonstration, used or supplied as a service and should identify the included hardware, software licence, accessories, serial information, condition, warranty and support path.

If you are searching for a THOR for sale, request an itemised offer through Anton Robots. For a used unit, ask for operating hours, maintenance history, safety inspection, calibration evidence, software access, passwords and a functional acceptance test. Confirm that the proposed camera package remains within the 6 kg payload and that the system can reproduce the required paths before completing the purchase.

Yes. You can get a quote for the Zinema Motion THOR through Anton Robots. For an accurate proposal, provide the delivery country, studio or location type, required production date, camera body, lens, mounting accessories, complete payload weight, desired movement, maximum set dimensions and whether you need a linear track, turntable, additional lens motors or high-speed camera bundle.

A useful quotation should list the exact robot configuration, package contents, accessories, software, freight, taxes, warranty, training, commissioning, estimated lead time and support responsibility. Ask the supplier to identify any assumptions about floor conditions, power, access, safety separation and operator experience.

If the robot is being considered for a specific campaign or production, share reference footage or a storyboard so the proposed system can be checked against the required reach, speed and camera path. Comparing quotations on the same written scope prevents a lower headline price from hiding missing equipment or services.

Zinema Motion states that the complete THOR Camera Robot System includes the core hardware and software needed to program and move a compatible camera rig. The published package includes:

• THOR 6-axis robot arm installed on a mobile robot base
• robot control unit
• 13.3-inch touchscreen control panel with emergency stop
• camera cheese plate and 50 mm dovetail quick-release mounting base
• full FIZ support with one lens motor for 15 mm or 19 mm rods
• wireless controller pad
• HEIMDALL WORKS motion-control software

Package contents can change, and optional equipment such as the linear track, extra lens motors, turntable, servo actuator, camera, lens, transport cases, installation and training may be quoted separately. Before buying, request a signed packing list and confirm all cables, mounting hardware, safety equipment, documentation, licences and updates. You can request an itemised THOR package through Anton Robots.

Yes. The published THOR system includes a robot control unit, 13.3-inch touchscreen panel, wireless controller pad and HEIMDALL WORKS software. The controller pad is used to position the arm, control camera pan, tilt and roll, operate the lens motor and add keyframes. HEIMDALL WORKS runs on the robot control unit and provides the timeline and programming environment for repeatable camera moves.

Zinema Motion states that the software has no additional hidden cost and that future versions are delivered through its integrated update feature, but buyers should confirm the commercial terms in the current quotation. Ask whether remote support, software updates, project backups, external-device triggering, additional axes and advanced integrations are included.

The controller does not eliminate the need for motion planning and set safety. Operators must still validate payload, clearances, acceleration, cables and emergency-stop access before running a programmed move at production speed.

International delivery may be available, but it must be confirmed for the destination and configuration. Zinema Motion is based in Germany, and a THOR shipment can involve freight, export packaging, customs, taxes, insurance, site access, commissioning and regional electrical or machinery requirements. The robot is designed to be transportable and operates from single-phase wall power, but that does not mean it should be treated like ordinary camera equipment.

Before ordering, ask for packed dimensions and weights, Incoterms, insurance value, power requirements, delivery method, customs documentation and responsibility for unloading and installation. Confirm whether the mobile base, control unit, touchscreen, lens motor and optional track travel in the same shipment.

You can request international THOR delivery options through Anton Robots. The delivery plan should include commissioning, operator training, acceptance testing and the support route after the system arrives, not only the date the crates reach the facility.

Zinema Motion does not show a universal live-stock quantity or guaranteed delivery date for THOR on its public product page. Availability should be confirmed directly because production schedule, destination, accessories, linear track, camera bundle, freight and training can affect lead time.

A current quote should distinguish manufacturing or preparation time from transport, customs, installation and acceptance testing. If THOR is required for a fixed commercial, event or studio launch, provide the deadline before ordering and request a written delivery milestone.

Do not schedule the final production solely from an informal estimate. You can request current Zinema Motion THOR availability through Anton Robots. Also ask whether the supplier has a demonstration, rental or partner system available for testing while a purchased unit is prepared. For configured professional equipment, the meaningful delivery date is when the complete system has been installed, tested and accepted, not simply when the robot leaves the factory.

Before buying THOR, request written details covering the robot warranty, controller, touchscreen, mobile base, lens motor, software, optional track and accessories. Confirm the warranty period, excluded wear or damage, where repairs are completed, who pays transport, expected response times and whether remote diagnostics are available. Ask how replacement components are sourced and whether a local technician or partner can provide service in your region.

Software support is also important because HEIMDALL WORKS controls the motion workflow, lens system, triggers and optional track. Confirm update access, compatibility with the purchased hardware and how project files are backed up. Operator training, preventive maintenance and safe recovery procedures should be included in the ownership plan. A lower-cost offer with limited support may create more production downtime than a better-supported package.

Anton Robots can help compare warranty and support terms when you request a THOR quote.

The Zinema Motion THOR can be worth buying for professional studios, production companies, rental houses and in-house content teams that need repeatable high-speed camera motion regularly. Its 6 kg payload, 1.018 m arm reach, speed up to 4.2 m/s, precise target accuracy and integrated lens and software workflow make it particularly relevant to product advertising, slow-motion effects, VFX passes and controlled live-action shots.

It is less suitable when the camera package exceeds 6 kg, the required path needs a substantially larger arm, the studio lacks a controlled safety zone or the robot will be used only occasionally. In those cases, rental or a larger alternative may provide better value. Evaluate utilisation, crew skills, storage, transport, power, accessories, training and support before making the decision.

Compare THOR with other camera robots and obtain a test or motion study using the intended camera package whenever possible.

Zinema Motion publishes a maximum camera-rig payload of 6 kg, an arm reach of 1.018 m, camera movement up to 4.2 m/s and programmed-target accuracy of 0.05 mm for THOR. The arm provides six axes of motion, and an optional linear track can add a seventh axis.

These are system limits or headline capabilities, not a guarantee that every camera package can travel every path at maximum speed. The payload must include the camera body, lens, mounting plate, lens motors, filters, matte box, cables and any wireless or power accessories. Speed and acceleration depend on the actual movement path and payload.

Before purchase or production, provide the complete rig weight and centre of gravity and test the intended camera path at reduced speed. The usable reach must be evaluated in three dimensions around the base, with safe clearance for the arm, camera, set, crew and cables.

THOR is designed for advanced product videography, super slow-motion capture, commercials, visual effects and live-action shots that benefit from fast, precise and repeatable movement. The robot can reproduce the same programmed path across multiple takes, making it useful for compositing, lighting passes, product changes, liquid effects, explosions, falling objects and synchronised model movement.

It can also perform controlled close-ups, reveals, orbiting moves and dynamic tracking paths within its working envelope. The robot does not create the cinematography automatically: the production still needs a suitable camera, lens, lighting, set engineering, focus plan, timing and safe motion design.

Share a storyboard, reference video, camera package, subject dimensions and desired shot duration before the shoot. A technical rehearsal is especially important when the move depends on maximum speed, narrow clearances, macro focus or synchronisation with an external event.

THOR is programmed through HEIMDALL WORKS, Zinema Motion’s motion-control software running on the robot control unit and operated from the 13.3-inch touchscreen. The wireless controller pad lets the operator position and align the camera, control arm and lens movements and add keyframes without writing conventional robot code. Keyframes are organised into repeatable camera moves that can be refined for timing, speed and synchronisation.

The system also provides 24 V digital inputs and outputs for triggering external devices, and the optional linear track is integrated into the software as a seventh axis. Although the interface is designed to be accessible to video creators, professional operation still requires training and safe-path validation.

Every move should be rehearsed at reduced speed, with payload, focus, cables, emergency stops and clearances checked before production speed is enabled. Ask the supplier what training, workflow examples and software support are included in the quoted package.

THOR can carry a complete camera rig weighing up to 6 kg, provided the mounting, centre of gravity and movement path are approved. The system includes a cheese plate and 50 mm dovetail quick-release base compatible with common Manfrotto or SmallRig-style plates. It also includes one 0.8 Nm lens motor with a 0.8-module gear and gear rings for compatible manual or cine lenses. Zinema Motion notes that most focus-by-wire lenses are not supported because their focus response is non-linear.

Before ordering, specify the camera body, lens, matte box, filters, media, battery or power solution, monitoring, mounting plate, lens motors and cables. The total operational payload must remain under the limit, not only the camera body.

Ask for written camera and lens compatibility and complete a test when using long lenses, unusual rigs, macro optics or high acceleration. Additional lens motors may be purchased for expanded focus, iris and zoom control.

Yes. Zinema Motion offers an optional linear track that integrates with THOR as a seventh motion axis inside HEIMDALL WORKS. The standard track is described as a 2 m module, with an extension option creating a 4 m track.

This expands the camera path beyond the robot arm’s fixed-base envelope and can support longer product, talent and live-action moves. The track is not necessarily included in the standard THOR package, so it should be identified and priced separately in the quotation. Other available ecosystem options include additional lens motors, a turntable, servo actuator and Chronos high-speed camera bundle.

Buyers should confirm compatibility, payload, installation, floor requirements, transport cases, control integration and safety provisions for every accessory. Track motion changes the total swept area and risk assessment, so the complete seven-axis move must be rehearsed and protected. Request an itemised package rather than assuming accessories shown in demonstrations are standard equipment.

THOR sits between compact tabletop camera robots and larger cinema motion-control systems. Compared with the smaller Zinema Motion LOKI, THOR provides a higher 6 kg payload, longer 1.018 m arm reach and a larger working envelope for advanced product and live-action production. Zinema Motion’s larger ODIN is the stronger option when the camera package or required reach exceeds THOR’s limits.

Compared with systems such as the MRMC Cinebot Mini, MRMC Bolt or Motorized Precision KIRA, the decision depends on payload, reach, top speed, track options, software workflow, transport, regional support and total package cost. Bolt and KIRA target larger professional setups and heavier camera packages, while THOR is positioned as a relatively compact, transportable system that can operate from single-phase wall power. Compare the intended camera build and shot path rather than choosing from headline speed alone.

Anton Robots can help compare THOR with other robot models using the same production brief.