Sony Aibo ERS-111, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...C 1999 by Sony Corporation Operation Manual Entertainment Robot ERS 111 4 645 302 11 1 ...

Page 2: ...Entertainment Robot Operation Manual AIBO ERS 111 ...

Page 3: ...m 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 ...

Page 4: ... robot Developed to encourage human and robot interaction AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles The name AIBO is coined from the words A I Artificial Intelligence eye and robot In Japanese the word aibou means partner or pal ...

Page 5: ...mended for children under 8 years Sound controller Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion Batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the S...

Page 6: ...rference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connecte...

Page 7: ...rstanding AIBO for a fulfilling partnership To understand AIBO in detail See Introduction to ERS 111 AIBO on page 12 You can find out exactly what kind of robot AIBO is To communicate with AIBO See Features of AIBO on page 13 Capabilities of the sound controller on page 16 Communicating via touch sensor on page 52 and Communicating via objects the ball on page 52 You can understand how to communic...

Page 8: ...rmation See List of commands on page 91 List of lights indicators on page 95 and Index on page 104 If you wonder Is it broken See Troubleshooting on page 86 ERS 110 is used for the illustration and photos in this manual AIBO the AIBO logo OPEN R and the OPEN R logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation ...

Page 9: ...d accessories 18 Index to parts and controls 20 AIBO 20 Station 23 Sound controller 24 Chapter 2 Getting started Preparation 28 Preparing AIBO 28 Preparing the station 30 Preparing the sound controller 31 Playing for the first time 32 Enjoying AIBO s autonomous activity 32 Performing 34 After playing 37 Placing AIBO on the station 37 When not playing with AIBO 40 When you are going out going to sl...

Page 10: ...mmunicating via objects the ball 52 A psychological peek into your robot 54 Emotions 54 Instincts 55 Education 56 Growth 56 Body language 57 Other robotic expressions 59 Naps and bedtime 60 Chapter 5 Playing with remote controlled AIBO Enjoying AIBO s performance 62 Setting AIBO to the performance mode 62 Changing the movement style 63 Asking AIBO for a particular performance 64 Playing games 66 O...

Page 11: ...formation Notes on use 82 Troubleshooting 86 AIBO 86 Autonomous mode 87 Performance mode 88 Game mode 89 Station 90 Sound controller 90 List of commands 91 Numeric commands and single sound commands 91 Game commands 94 List of lights indicators 95 Lights on AIBO 95 Indicators on the station 97 Lights on the sound controller 98 Limited warranty 99 Service procedure 101 Specifications 102 Index 104 ...

Page 12: ...Meet AIBO This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBO ERS 111 and its supplied accessories ...

Page 13: ... with all the necessary hardware such as the brain sensors and power switch In addition its software enables AIBO to have emotions instincts learning ability and capacity to mature Therefore it requires no external control or human instruction for movement AIBO is a robot but a one which lives at home and communicates with people expressing emotions learning and growing up and acting under its own...

Page 14: ...icate with people Touch AIBO s head is the sensor for receiving personal contact by touch Audition AIBO receives sounds through a stereo microphone AIBO has a perfect pitch and responds to certain combinations of musical tones commands that deliver instructions to it Vision AIBO has a built in color camera and distance sensor which are used to look for its favorite colors or to avoid obstacles Bal...

Page 15: ...ammed performances by switching it to the performance mode The performances prepared for AIBO can be changed and new original motions can be added with a separate software not supplied called ERF 511 AIBO Performer Kit This software can enhance AIBO s existing movements as well as help you create original robot motions Playing games Once switched to the game mode AIBO loses its autonomy and reacts...

Page 16: ...From the time of its birth as it continues to live a life in touch with humans it will develop as not only a robot but a companion We hope you enjoy this new kind of entertainment home entertainment that is born the moment you decide to begin a life involving AIBO Introduction to ERS 111 AIBO ...

Page 17: ...specific musical tones Various commands are assigned to correspond to different note combinations Use these commands to change AIBO s motion modes e g changing from the autonomous mode to the remote control mode or to enter a command for an action in the game mode or the performance mode Each command consists of a combination of three individual tones all in the same octave from C to B such as C D...

Page 18: ...l most of the commands sending procedures are written as numeric commands When sending commands in the single sound system refer to List of commands on page 91 2 Easy switching between command types The same commands can be sent in two different octaves command type A and B with the sound controller This is useful when there are two AIBOs involved in a game see page 69 where commands must be disti...

Page 19: ...cking Check to make sure that you have the following items AIBO Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS 111 Supplied accessories Station The station is used to charge AIBO s batteries and also serves as AIBO s home base ...

Page 20: ...Ball This is AIBO s special toy You can also use this for robot soccer Memory Stick 8MB ERA 111M and case The Memory Stick stores AIBO ware AIBO s operating program You can also save the data of AIBO s activities with it AC adapter The AC adapter allows AIBO to receive power from an AC power supply when AIBO is mounted on the station Always keep the station and AC adapter connected to the AC power...

Page 21: ...ages indicated in parentheses for relating information qs Tail qd Legs 9 Stereo microphone q Shoulder cover qa Exhaust port 1 Touch sensor 2 Eye lights 3 Color camera 4 Speaker 5 Mouth 6 Pause button 7 Chest light 8 Air intake port qf Charging terminal ...

Page 22: ...e 35 Gathers sound and allows AIBO to distinguish musical tones and its direction 0 Shoulder cover Protects AIBO s joints If your fingers get caught in the cover it automatically opens qa Exhaust port Emits air from the internal cooling device qs Tail Shows AIBO s emotional state by wagging qd Legs Allow AIBO to walk and also indicate AIBO s emotional state qf Charging terminal Contacts with that ...

Page 23: ... light 3 Battery slot 4 Serial number label Rear of AIBO 1 Memory Stick slot 29 2 Memory Stick access light 96 Lights up when loading saving the data of AIBO s activities in the Memory Stick 3 Battery slot 29 77 4 Serial number label The label with your AIBO s serial number ...

Page 24: ...ng the charging condition of AIBO 3 SUB indicator 75 97 Lights up flashes in orange when battery is charging or green when battery is fully charged indicating the charging condition of the extra battery pack 4 Extra battery slot 75 5 AC IN power supply connector 30 Connects the AC adapter 6 Charging terminal A terminal for charging AIBO on the station Note Do not touch the charging terminal direct...

Page 25: ...e numeric command The power turns off automatically if the sound controller is not operated for three minutes 2 Controller operation indicators 34 98 Four lights light up in green or orange the color depends on the command type and indicate the operating commands of the sound controller or the state of entering sending commands 3 GAME button 66 When using numeric commands or single sound commands ...

Page 26: ...Command type A corresponds to the lower octave C5 to B5 523 25 987 76 Hz and command type B corresponds to the higher octave C6 to B6 1046 5 1975 53 Hz A Command type A numeric commands B Command type B numeric commands L Command type A single sound commands H Command type B single sound commands 7 Command buttons 16 91 94 Press these buttons to enter or send commands The functions assigned to the...

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Page 28: ...Getting started This chapter introduces you to the basic features of AIBO The autonomous mode and the remote control mode by using the sound controller After playing with AIBO place it on the station ...

Page 29: ...e battery pack should last about half an hour For details on charging the battery pack see page 74 1 Make sure that the pause button on the chest is pressed down The button is pressed down about 1 mm 2 Hold securely by the body and open the rear cover Slide the unlock button to open the cover Notes Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities Do not touch the charging terminal on the underside ...

Page 30: ...e rear cover then place AIBO on the floor as shown below Place it on a flat surface that is not too slippery such as a carpet with a short nap Choose a quiet place so that AIBO can hear the musical tones of the controller Note Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause button to start AIBO...

Page 31: ...o the wall outlet with the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter to the station 2 Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet The POWER indicator on the station lights up Note When AIBO is on the station do not place obstacles to its movement POWER indicator Preparation ...

Page 32: ...se the battery cover When you insert the batteries the sound controller automatically turns on and the light lights up without pressing the ON button The power turns off automatically if the sound controller is not operated for three minutes Battery life About 3 months depending on how much you use the sound controller When the volume of the sound controller decreases or the sound controller no lo...

Page 33: ...ng just been born AIBO first moves awkwardly and hardly gets up but as it matures it will be able to move in more various ways See the Raising AIBO the handbook for more information on its growth Push and release the pause button on AIBO s chest Pause is canceled AIBO starts to make an electronic sound Moving its head and tail AIBO loads the data of its activities from the Memory Stick Leave AIBO ...

Page 34: ...ometimes when it is tired it will start sleeping or will not budge when in a bad mood These various and free actions are based on its emotions instincts learning ability and capacity to mature Such actions are the characteristic features of an autonomous robot Playing for the first time Giving a paw Walking Sleeping Stretching Tracking an object ...

Page 35: ...1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the controller with the numeric commands see pages 17 91 2 Press the C button to turn on the sound controller When the power is on all the controller lights light up in green type A or orange type B 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G PICKUP C ON GAME VOL F G A ABL H 5 6 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G C ON GAME VOL F G A A or B Playing for the first t...

Page 36: ...w If AIBO does not respond to the tonal commands Check how you are pointing AIBO s stereo microphone see page 20 then repeat from step 3 above AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds 5 Tap AIBO s touch sensor or wave your hand in front of its eye lights AIBO will start performing for you To play with AIBO more See page 44 and choose other motion modes After playing with AIBO Place AIBO...

Page 37: ...w the charging posture see page 38 on its own then it will shut itself off chest light is off Place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 As AIBO is already in the charging posture place it on the station as it is see step 5 on page 38 To replace the battery Be sure to press the pause button This will prevent AIBO from suddenly moving immediately after installing a new battery ...

Page 38: ... sure to set it to the charging posture AIBO lies down on its own If AIBO is sleeping gently shake it awake see page 41 then set it in the charging posture When AIBO runs out of battery power and shows the charging posture on its own do steps 1 and 5 1 Make sure the station is connected to the wall outlet with the AC adapter The POWER indicator on the station lights up Note When AIBO is on the sta...

Page 39: ...eric commands press 8 t 0 t SEND to match AIBO s command type A B to that of the sound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds 5 Place AIBO on the station The MAIN indicator on the station lights up in orange and the charging starts Note If the MAIN indicator flashes the connectors of AIBO and the station may not be in proper contact with each other Place AIBO on the station...

Page 40: ...e on its own it will not wake up even after it is charged In this case press the pause button or pick up AIBO from the station see page 41 Taking AIBO off the station Pick it up from the station then place it on the floor in the manner shown below AIBO starts to move in the autonomous mode After playing ...

Page 41: ...to keep the battery from running out There are two types of sleep modes Sleep 8 AIBO will sleep for eight hours and automatically transfer to the autonomous mode and wake up You can also wake it by gently shaking it Sleep AIBO keeps on sleeping until you wake it up Press the buttons as listed below to set AIBO to the sleep mode AIBO will bend its head and goes to sleep Sleep mode Press AIBO sleeps...

Page 42: ...IBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds To place the sleeping AIBO on the station Shake it awake then set it to the charging posture and place it on the station see step 4 on page 38 Notes Follow the precautions below so that your fingers do not get caught between AIBO s joints Do not touch AIBO other than in case of shaking it awake When you press down the pause button while AIBO is sl...

Page 43: ...the Memory Stick AIBO s chest light flashes and the access light beside the Memory Stick slot lights up while saving 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet When you return Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet then press the pause button on AIBO s chest to cancel the pause mode Note Do not remove the Memory Stick or the battery pack while the chest light is flashing and the access light ...

Page 44: ...AIBO s four modes How to interact with AIBO This chapter describes AIBO s four different modes of activity ...

Page 45: ...k notes on each motion mode Autonomous mode AIBO acts autonomously Its emotions instincts and will all play important roles in this mode They help AIBO determine how to interact with its environment and affect its learning and maturation process When AIBO feels bored it will nap a while To wake up the sleeping AIBO gently give it a shake c For details see Chapter 4 page 50 Performance mode type of...

Page 46: ... sleep for eight hours and automatically transfer to the autonomous mode and wake up You can also wake it up by gently shaking it Sleep AIBO keeps on sleeping until you wake it up c For details see Chapter 2 page 40 Note When AIBO needs to be recharged taking the charging posture see page 38 on its own place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 Unless either of the above menti...

Page 47: ...ging the mode you can move your free willed AIBO as you wish You can also keep it sleeping AIBO s motion modes Sleep Sleep mode Action Autonomous mode Remote control mode Sleeping Tracking an object Playing Chasing a ball Performing ...

Page 48: ...y sending commands or shaking AIBO When AIBO is set to the remote control mode the game mode or performance mode without being sent commands for a while AIBO automatically turns itself into the autonomous mode AIBO s motion modes Sleep Sleep 8 Sleep After 8 hours Gentle Shaking Action Autonomous mode Game mode Performance mode ...

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Page 50: ...te Communication is the key to having a fulfilling partnership with AIBO This section describes the nature of this autonomous robot and gives tips on how to communicate with it A better understanding of AIBO will give you more enjoyment with it ...

Page 51: ...while being charged on the station Engaging the autonomous mode First set AIBO to the autonomous mode The remote controlled AIBO will automatically nap for a while and wake up in the autonomous mode when it does not receive any commands for a while When changing the mode with the sound controller do as follows 1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the sound controll...

Page 52: ...age 41 then wake it up If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 t 0 t SEND to match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds When operating with single sound commands or with musical instruments See List of commands on page 91 and send the appropriate musical tones according to the command number ...

Page 53: ...tention By approving or scolding AIBO it will learn which behaviour is to be approved or scolded Such moderate education is good for forming AIBO s character If you do not educate AIBO for an extended period of time AIBO may forget the activity that it was approved or scolded about Communicating via objects the ball You can communicate with AIBO by waving hands in front of its eye lights or by sho...

Page 54: ...on its own AIBO is low on batteries Place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 If AIBO stops moving 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 for more than 5 seconds AIBO will resume...

Page 55: ...d in a favorite activity receives approval finds a favorite color or plays with a ball Sadness When AIBO cannot find anyone to play with or when it cannot find a ball or something it likes Anger When AIBO finds a color it dislikes left on the station when ready to resume activity or when it is scolded Surprise When someone suddenly grabs its attention or when AIBO hears loud sounds Fear When AIBO ...

Page 56: ...e restless and will look for something new Movement instinct AIBO enjoys moving around playing and having new experiences If idle for an extended period of time AIBO will start to move around on its own Recharge instinct For survival AIBO is well aware that it must eat Lithium Ion batteries are on the bill of fare for AIBO and batteries are craved almost like clockwork throughout the day between a...

Page 57: ... color frequently when in a good mood In contrast AIBO will develop a hot tempered character by being shown something that it dislikes when in a sour mood AIBO may start losing what it has learned if it is not educated for a while It may stop responding to approval or do what it was scolded for in the past To maintain the personality that AIBO has once developed it is necessary to provide it with ...

Page 58: ... shows its emotions reactions and will with body languages as shown below These movements are just several examples of the emotion shown with AIBO s body language Surprise Yes Anger Sorrow Joy Fear No Giving cheers Hanging its head Getting offensive Hanging back Bending itself back Waves its paw vertically Looking the other way and waves no ...

Page 59: ...shakes both paws up and down asking for attention it wishes to be rubbed on the head or wants to play with you AIBO will try to convey many more messages by gesturing Enjoy living with AIBO to understand more of what they mean eventually creating a great team A psychological peek into your robot Head You Ball Please AIBO uses its paws to make the shape of a ball and shakes both hands up and down i...

Page 60: ...n waking up when playing or when it has something to say When in a better mood or situation AIBO will emit sounds or play more melodic tonal phrase Eye lights When you send a command approve or scold AIBO it acknowledges by blinking its eye lights for a second The lights also indicate changes in its emotional state which may help you detect its current mood Chest light AIBO uses the chest light to...

Page 61: ... when tired of playing It can be woken up by a gentle shake Please be aware that AIBO can be offended by the interruption to its nap and may wake up in a sour mood When not playing with AIBO for some time you can set it to the sleep mode with commands see page 40 A psychological peek into your robot ...

Page 62: ...controlled AIBO This chapter describes how to control AIBO with commands When AIBO is set to the performance or game mode you can control it with the musical tone commands sent by the sound controller or other instruments ...

Page 63: ...th this setting you can use the controller with the numeric commands 2 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 3 Press the buttons in order as shown below to set AIBO to the performance mode The eye lights flash and AIBO starts performing If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric...

Page 64: ...O is set to the performance mode The eye lights flash 2 Press the buttons listed below to set to each style Style number Press Style information 1 3 t 1 tSEND Animal like style 2 3 t 2 tSEND Robot like style 3 3 t 3 tSEND Child like style 4 3 t 4 tSEND You can create this additional style with ERF 511 AIBO Performer Kit You can ask AIBO for 5 different performances in each style In style 1 to 3 pe...

Page 65: ...mance Performances differ depending on the style that is set To Press Stand up 1 t 1 tSEND Sit down 1 t 2 tSEND Lay down 1 t 3 tSEND Show performance 1 4 t 1 tSEND Show performance 2 4 t 2 tSEND Show performance 3 4 t 3 tSEND Show performance 4 4 t 4 tSEND Show performance 5 4 t 5 tSEND Besides the above performances AIBO also performs when you tap the touch sensor or wave your hand in front of it...

Page 66: ... or replace the battery pack see page 76 If AIBO stops moving 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 for more than 5 seconds AIBO will resume the performance mode and start moving If AIBO falls and ca...

Page 67: ...BO 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 ...

Page 68: ... 9 Bends down and releases an object TRACK 0 Turns the ball tracking function on off WIN Pose of triumph LOSE Pose of vexation 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 ...

Page 69: ...attery 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 s...

Page 70: ... AIBO by using the corresponding sound controller Be careful so that the AIBOs do not hear the other s command AIBO s command type is set to that of the sound controller 5 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G PICK C ON GAME VOL F A ABL H 5 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G PICK C ON GAME VOL F A ABL H ABL H 0 8 9 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G E F D D C PICKUP WIN RELEASE LOSE TRACK C ON GAME VOL D F G A SEND 8 0 0 8 9 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 SE...

Page 71: ...he game mode The controller lights and eye lights flash in green for command type A and in orange for command type B 4 Send commands to AIBO with the command button see page 67 2 3 1 SEND A B C ON GAME VOL A Playing games A A A A A B B B B B 2 3 1 SEND A B C ON GAME VOL A ...

Page 72: ... only the respective sound controller s instructions When playing soccer set the ball tracking function to ON Place the supplied soccer ball at the center circle to kick off Operate AIBO so that it faces the soccer ball When AIBO is looking around it means it is searching for the ball If the soccer ball is not in front of AIBO or if the soccer ball is moving too fast AIBO may lose sight of it For ...

Page 73: ...old sticks the size and weight of pencils pens and chopsticks Prepare a goal by placing an empty box on a flat floor Have a few sticks ready at the starting line Place AIBO at the starting line and put it in the game mode To make AIBO carry a stick press the 7 button of the sound controller When AIBO opens its mouth and lowers its head place a stick in its mouth AIBO will close its mouth and raise...

Page 74: ...Charging and adjustments This chapter describes how to charge the battery pack and how to adjust the volume of the sound AIBO emits ...

Page 75: ...place AIBO on the station before you play with it Charging the battery pack You can charge the extra battery pack and AIBO on the station at the same time 1 Make sure the station is connected to the wall outlet with the AC power adapter see page 30 The POWER indicator on the left side of the station lights up Notes When AIBO is on the station do not place obstacles to its movement Charge the batte...

Page 76: ...tor lights up in orange When charging is completed it will light up in green Note Do not leave a fully charged extra battery pack in the station Doing so may damage the battery If the MAIN indicator flashes There may be a poor contact between the terminals of AIBO and the station or the battery pack may not be installed in AIBO Make sure the battery pack is installed and place AIBO on the station ...

Page 77: ... and activities on the Memory Stick Note When AIBO shows the charging posture and stops moving on its own the chest light does not flash even if you press the pause button In this case the data saving on the Memory Stick has already been completed Go on to step 2 2 Hold securely by its body and open the rear cover Slide the unlock button to open the cover Notes Pick up AIBO by the body not by its ...

Page 78: ... it clicks 5 Close the rear cover then place AIBO on the floor Note Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause button to start it Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume Lock Be sure that the light is turned off ...

Page 79: ...78 6 Press and release the pause button Pause is canceled and AIBO starts moving autonomously Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume ...

Page 80: ...uttons as listed below to adjust the volume AIBO responds in the newly set level If you send the command to raise the volume when it is already set to the highest level AIBO will respond in that level and not any higher If you send the command to lower the volume when in the lowest level AIBO will respond in that level and not any lower To Press Lower the volume one level 8 t 4 t SEND Raise the vo...

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Page 83: ...concrete or other hard floor as that may damage AIBO Do not let AIBO get wet Do not touch the lens of the color camera directly with your hand Do not damage the head cover of AIBO Do not put a sticker on the color camera or on the head cover Regardless whether AIBO is turned on or off do not point the color camera at the sun Doing so may damage the camera Do not oil movable parts such as joints of...

Page 84: ...rs or video camera recorders may cause damage to AIBO Do not touch the terminal A with your hand or metal objects Do not set the safety switch B to LOCK If you do so AIBO cannot save or erase the data The saved data may be erased or broken When removing the Memory Stick or the battery pack from AIBO during data loading saving When using the Memory Stick in a place subject to static electricity or ...

Page 85: ...F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun Do not let the battery pack get wet The battery pack heats up just after using it Before removing the battery pack wait for a while until it cools Keep the battery pack in a cool place and charge it at room temperature from 50 F to 86 F from 10 C to 30 C By doing so the battery life will be longer The battery life is shorter in a cold environment When the ...

Page 86: ...ferent types of batteries The dry batteries are not rechargeable If you will not use the sound controller for an extended period of time remove the batteries If the batteries have leaked carefully wipe off the liquid in the battery case before inserting new batteries On cleaning Clean AIBO and the station with a dry soft cloth Do not use any type of volatile solvent which may damage the finish Whe...

Page 87: ...t the Memory Stick Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again see page 28 AIBO is loading the data from the Memory Stick Wait for a while The floor may be too slippery c Place AIBO on a surface that is not too slippery such as a carpet with a short nap The floor may be too slippery inclined or unstable c Place AIBO on a flat surface that is not too slippery AIBO sometimes cannot get up by its...

Page 88: ...IBO think of it as having just been born AIBO first moves awkwardly and hardly gets up but as it matures it will be able to move in more various ways AIBO does not hear commands c Turn up the volume of the sound controller c Hold the sound controller close to AIBO s ear c Face the speaker of the sound controller towards AIBO In the autonomous mode AIBO does not accept commands for the performance ...

Page 89: ...BO does not hear commands c Turn up the volume of the sound controller c Hold the sound controller close to AIBO s ear c Face the speaker of the sound controller towards AIBO AIBO is performing c Send the command after the performance is completed In the performance mode AIBO does not accept commands for the game mode AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds The sound controller is not ...

Page 90: ... commands c Set the switch of the sound controller to A B see page 25 or send single sound commands see List of commands on page 91 The command type may need to be changed c Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller by sending commands see page 66 AIBO is sleeping c Shake it awake see page 41 The battery power has run out c Place AIBO on the station or install a fully charged batte...

Page 91: ...ontact between the terminals of AIBO and the station c Place AIBO on the station again There may be a problem with the battery pack c Replace it with a new one see page 76 There may be a problem with the battery pack c Replace it with a new one see page 76 There may be a problem with the battery pack c Replace it with a new one see page 76 Remedy Batteries are not inserted c Insert batteries see p...

Page 92: ...commands In this operation manual most of the command sending procedures are written for the numeric commands When sending single sound commands check the musical tones of each command see pages 92 and 93 and send them in order For the length and interval of musical tones refer to the actual sound emitted in the numeric commands How to use buttons Single sound commands When setting AIBO to the aut...

Page 93: ... level Page 79 86 t SEND CDG Set AIBO to the sleep8 mode Page 40 88 t SEND DEC Set AIBO to the sleep mode Page 40 89 t SEND DCE Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller Page 35 80 t SEND Performance mode See pages 62 to 64 To For the numeric For the single sound commands press commands press Stand up 11 t SEND CD G Sit down 12 t SEND CGD Lay down 13 t SEND GD C Show style 1 31 t S...

Page 94: ...ard 58 t SEND CFD Kick with the left foot 51 t SEND DFC Kick with the right foot 53 t SEND DCF Turn to the left 54 t SEND FDC Turn to the right 56 t SEND FCD Turn the ball tracking function on off 50 t SEND D FC Pose of triumph 5 t SEND CD F Pose of vexation 5 t SEND CFD Pick up an object 57 t SEND FCD Release an object 59 t SEND FD C List of commands ...

Page 95: ...5 Move backward 8 Kick with the left foot 1 Kick with the right foot 3 Turn to the left 4 Turn to the right 6 Hold an object PICK UP 7 Release an object RELEASE 9 Turn the ball tracking function on off TRACK 0 Pose of triumph WIN Pose of vexation LOSE 2 Example Move forward List of commands ...

Page 96: ...ashing slowly Charging posture page 38 Green Flashing two times Performance mode page 62 Green Flashing Game mode Command type A page 70 Red Flashing Game mode Command type B page 70 Red and green Flashing rapidly simultaneously Internal trouble page 87 In the autonomous mode Color Lights AIBO s emotion Off Normal state Green On Joy page 59 Red On Anger page 59 Red and green Lighting up alternatel...

Page 97: ...es on the Memory Stick Light Condition of the Memory Stick On Loading saving data List of lights indicators Notes To wake AIBO up gently shake it page 41 AIBO may be saving its activities on the Memory Stick Do not replace the battery pack until the light goes out page 76 When the pause button is pressed down you can replace the battery pack see page 76 If the light is off even when the pause butt...

Page 98: ... CHARGE SUB indicator POWER indicator MAIN indicator POWER indicator Indicator Condition On Power on page 74 Off Power off MAIN indicator Indicator Condition On Charging AIBO page 75 On Charging completed Flashing Trouble page 75 SUB indicator Indicator Condition On Charging the extra battery pack page 75 On Charging completed Flashing Trouble page 75 ...

Page 99: ...ontroller and the status of inputting commands Lights Operating commands Condition Command type Off The power is off On Numeric commands Power on page 34 A B On Single sound commands Power on L H Flashing Game commands Power on page 69 A Flashing Game commands Power on page 69 B Each light brightens up in order Inputting or sending commands List of lights indicators ...

Page 100: ... must be returned with the Product except for the Memory Stick media which contains data relating to your specific Product SONY is not responsible for any damage during shipment arising from the failure to properly pack the Product or accessory being returned or for the loss of any data contained on any media returned to SONY For information on returning your Product or accessories for warranty re...

Page 101: ...ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ...

Page 102: ...e charged to you after the warranty period c Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated address The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay the shipping charges within the warranty period after the warranty period you must pre pay the shipping charges d As soon as the repair is completed your AIBO will be sent back to you After the warranty per...

Page 103: ...prox 3 lb 8 oz 1 6 kg Station Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Dimensions Approx 9 7 8 4 1 8 12 7 8 inches 250 8 102 5 325 7 mm w h d Mass Approx 2 lb 6 oz 1 080 g Sound controller Built in capability Speaker Power requirements Size AA R6 batteries 2 Battery...

Page 104: ... 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Dimensions Approx 5 1 4 2 3 8 1 3 16 inches 133 58 29 mm w h d Mass Approx 12 oz 350 g Memory Stick Storage Flash memory 8 MB Operating temperature 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C Voltage 2 7 3 6 V Current consumption Approx 45 mA operating Approx 130 ...

Page 105: ...S 111 See AIBO Eye lights 95 G Games 66 labyrinth 72 soccer 71 stick 72 Game commands 17 66 94 Growth 56 I Indicators 95 Instinct 55 L Learning See Education Lights 95 Lithium ion battery pack See Battery pack M Maturation See Growth Melody See Robot language Memory Stick access light 96 handling 83 Mode See Motion mode Motion mode 44 Movement style 63 N Nap 60 Numeric commands 17 91 O Octave See ...

Page 106: ...Entertainment Robot Printed in Japan ...