User manual SONY ERS-111

[. . . ] 4-645-302-11(1) Entertainment Robot ERS-111 Operation Manual C 1999 by Sony Corporation Entertainment Robot "AIBO" ERS-111 Operation Manual "OPEN-R" is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications. "AIBO" ERS-111 conforms to the OPEN-R version 1 (software specifications). "AIBO" is the name given to the Sony entertainment robot. Developed to encourage human and robot interaction, AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles. [. . . ] AIBO will resume the performance mode and start moving. If AIBO falls and cannot get up Straighten it up as shown on page 53. AIBO will resume the performance mode and start moving. If the chest and eye lights flash rapidly or if AIBO sounds for help Internal heat may have built up or AIBO may be experiencing an internal trouble. See page 86. 65 Playing games In the game mode, you can control AIBO with commands, and AIBO will do the performance exclusive to this mode. You can make AIBO carry a light object such as a pen, or engage it in a soccer match with another AIBO. The game-mode-AIBO can be made to track a ball with its color camera. This section describes how to use the sound controller for the game commands and play games using AIBO. To send commands in other modes, see page 91. Operating AIBO in the game mode Set the sound controller for the game commands to send a certain command by simply pressing a single button (each button has a printed symbol indicating how AIBO moves with that button). When AIBO is sleeping, shake it awake before setting it to the game mode. When it is on the station, put it down on the floor and shake it awake (see page 41). 1 Make sure the sound controller is turned on. When the power is on, all the controller lights light up. To turn the power on, press the C button. 2 Press the GAME button to set AIBO to the game mode. The sound controller is set for the game commands and all the controller lights flash in green (or orange). A command is sent and AIBO is also set to the game mode, shown by its eye lights flashing in green (or red). ON GAME VOL C SEND A 1 A 2 B 3 If AIBO does not respond to commands Match AIBO's command type to that of the sound controller. Press the GAME button to cancel the game commands, then press "8"t"0"t "SEND" (when the controller is set for the numeric commands). (See page 35. ) AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds. 66 Playing games 3 Send commands to AIBO by pressing the command buttons (listed below). Printed symbol Command button 2 5 8 1 3 4 6 PICK UP 7 Movements when the ball tracking function is OFF (ON) Moves forward (toward the ball) Stops Moves backward Kicks with the left foot (toward the ball) Kicks with the right foot (toward the ball) Turns to the left Turns to the right Bends down, opens the mouth and holds an object put in its mouth See "Stick" on page 72. Bends down and releases an object Turns the ball tracking function on/off Pose of triumph Pose of vexation RELEASE TRACK WIN LOSE 9 0 To end the game Hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the GAME button. AIBO will resume the autonomous mode. To turn the ball tracking function on/off Hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the 0 button. During the game mode, you can turn this function on/off at any time. While the function is on, AIBO will track the supplied ball with its color camera and wag its tail. To cancel the game mode When the sound controller is set for the game commands, hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the GAME button. 67 Playing games To pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest. To reactivate AIBO, place it on the floor lying down (see step 5 on page 29) and press the pause button once more. lf you do not send commands for a while AIBO will automatically return to the autonomous mode. If AIBO shows the "charging posture" on its own AIBO is low on batteries. Place it on the station, or press the pause button and replace the battery pack (see page 76). When AIBO is picked up from the floor or if your fingers get caught between its legs or neck AIBO will automatically stop all its motors. To revive AIBO from this state, place it on the floor (see step 5 on page 29) and press the touch sensor on the head for more than 5 seconds. AIBO will resume the game mode and start moving. If AIBO falls and cannot get up Straighten it up as shown on page 53. AIBO will resume the game mode and start moving. If the chest and eye lights flash rapidly or if AIBO sounds for help Internal heat may have built up or AIBO may be experiencing an internal trouble. [. . . ] 96 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 24 Command type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 higher octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]