Battery Details and Operations Overview
Walking Cont’d
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Q: My robot isn’t walking well. What can I do?
A: Though tested before shipping, your Robosapien™V2 may suffer
stresses during use that may affect his ability to walk properly.
To insure best walking operation, please check the following...
1 - We recommend using your robot only on smooth surfaces
without cracks, grooves, or obstacles (i.e., wood, vinyl or
laminate flooring). Uneven or rough surfaces such as ceramic
tile or carpet will cause him trouble. Though he can walk on
carpet, (even shag in “high step” walking mode), he may have
trouble navigating on it.
2 - Make sure that the batteries in his feet are all the same type.
Different batteries have different weights which can cause
imbalance, and he’ll walk in circles or fall.
3 - Use only Alkaline batteries, which are the correct weight and
output the correct amount of power for proper Robosapien V2
operation. Carbon batteries are too light in weight and low in
power.
4 - Make sure that your robot’s feet and footpads are free of
dirt or sticky substances. Also make sure his waist mechanism is
not being restricted or tied down in any way.
5 - Avoid dropping or knocking your robot over. This will stress
his mechanism and can possibly change his performance.
6 - Do not force your robot’s legs in any direction or bend any
motor past its limit.
