Industrial robotsShotokuCommercially available

Shotoku Swoop

Name: Shotoku Swoop
Brand: Shotoku

The Swoop is a robotic crane or jib that replaces manually operated cranes in the studio.

The Swoop is a robotic crane or jib that replaces manually operated cranes in the studio. According to the manufacturer the arm is 140 or 220 cm long and the Swoop SP uses a SmartPed base for remote X/Y positioning. Proximity detectors along the arm detect obstacles, after which movement stops (manufacturer data). Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.

Status 2026

Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.

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Type: Industrial robots
Origin: Japan
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: Japan
Applications: 1 application

ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.

Schematic · photo not available

ModularRobotic camera crane
In the industrial robots category.

What is Shotoku Swoop?

Shotoku Swoop is an industrial robot from Shotoku from Japan, listed for crane shots in broadcast studios without on-site operators. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

Application

What was Swoop developed for?

Crane shots in broadcast studios without on-site operators

Business fit

When might Swoop be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
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Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

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Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about Swoop, its manufacturer and this type of robot

2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373)
1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot
2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025
2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Market and supply

Is Swoop available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 11 November 2026

Market status
Commercially available
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
confirmed
Region
Japan
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.

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Manufacturer

Shotoku

Shotoku is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 4 robot models.

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Open comparison overview

Feature	SwoopShotoku · this robot	Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa	Motoman PL190Yaskawa	Motoman PL320Yaskawa
Market status	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available
Application	Crane shots in broadcast studios without on-site operators	Assembly, Handling	Palletising	Palletising
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	Japan	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed
Difference	—	Different application: assembly	Different application: palletising	Different application: palletising
Link		View robot	View robot	View robot

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Swoop

What is the Shotoku Swoop?

Which supplier is listed for the Shotoku Swoop?

Shotoku Swoop is listed under Shotoku, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Shotoku Swoop available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the Shotoku Swoop cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information

What is the Shotoku Swoop used for?

The applications listed for the Shotoku Swoop include crane shots in broadcast studios without on-site operators.

What are alternatives to the Shotoku Swoop?

Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

Could Swoop fit your organisation?

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