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C 1999 by Sony Corporation Operation Manual Entertainment Robot ERS-111 4-645-302- 11 (1).
Enter tainment Robot Operation Manual “AIBO” ERS-111.
“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” is the name given to the Sony entertainment robot. Developed to encourage human and robot interaction, AIBO cr eates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles. The name “AIBO” is coined from the wor ds “A.I. (Artificial Intelligence),” “eye” and “robot.
4 Safety Information Owner's Record The model number and serial number ar e located on the bottom of the station. Record the serial number in the space pr ovided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony AIBO Customer Link.
5 Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar e designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
6 How to use this instruction manual Thank you for purchasing “AIBO” ERS-1 1 1. This manual will assist you in building your new relationship with this entertainment r obot. Before operating AIBO, please thoroughly read this manual and r etain it for future refer ence.
7 Additional information T o charge AIBO See “Charging the battery pack” on page 74. T o search for information 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 “T r oubleshooting” on page 86.
8 T able of Contents Chapter 1 Meet AIBO Introduction to “ AIBO” ERS-111 ............................................................ 12 What is an autonomous robot? ....................................................... 12 Features of AIBO .....
9 Chapter 3 AIBO’s four modes — How to interact with AIBO AIBO’ s motion modes ............................................................................ 44 About each motion mode ...............................................................
10 Chapter 6 Charging and adjustments Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume ....................... 74 Charging the battery pack ............................................................... 74 Replacing the battery pack ...............
Meet AIBO This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot “AIBO” ERS-1 1 1 and its supplied accessories..
12 Intr oduction to “ AIBO” ERS-111 “AIBO” ERS-1 1 1 is Sony’s robot designed as a new kind of entertainment—home entertainment. Utilizing advanced technology , this “entertainment robot” expands on the featur es of robots which have existed only in the r ealm of science fiction or in special laboratories.
13 Featur es of AIBO T o realize AIBO’s greatest featur e, the autonomous behavior , AIBO has various functions and capabilities. There ar e also other ways to enjoy AIBO other than as an autonomous robot.
14 Natural motions A total of 18 motors (which is technically called “18 degrees of freedom”) enables AIBO to move in a natural, smooth manner . All the motors are cooperatively contr olled and allow not only basic movements like walking, sitting or lying down, but also movements like looking around, tilting its head, or waving its paws.
15 A robot in your home There ar e still endless possibilities for AIBO and you as partners. 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.
16 Capabilities of the sound contr oller AIBO has perfect pitch and can distinguish musical tones. This feature makes it possible to send commands to AIBO through combinations of certain musical tones. This means you can even control AIBO through a musical instrument or by whistling, as long as the combination of notes and pitch ar e correct.
17 Capabilities of the sound controller • Numeric commands: The entered combination of numbers (command number) is sent as a command such as “Stand up” or “Sit down.” • Single sound commands: Like a musical instrument, individual musical tones are output by the sound contr oller when the command buttons are pressed.
18 Unpacking Check to make sur e 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.
19 AIBO power supply: ERA-110B lithium ion battery pack (2) AIBO operates only with the ERA-1 10B battery pack. Remote controller power: Size AA (R6) battery (2) Documentation Operation manual “Raising AIBO – the handbook” Certificate of Authenticity Sound controller Y ou can control AIBO by sending commands (musical tones).
20 Index to parts and contr ols AIBO Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for r elating information. qs T ail qd Legs 9 Stereo micr ophone q; Shoulder cover qa Exhaust port 1 T ouch sensor .
21 1 T ouch sensor (52) Allows AIBO to develop tactile relations when a person taps or pets it. 2 Eye lights (59, 95) Light up in r ed or green, and indicate AIBO’s emotional state or response to personal contact. 3 Color camera (52) Allows AIBO to search objects and recognize the color , shape and its movement.
22 Index to parts and controls 1 “Memory Stick” slot 2 “Memory Stick” access 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.
23 Index to parts and controls 1 POWER indicator 2 MAIN indicator 3 SUB indicator 5 AC IN power supply connector 6 Charging terminal 4 Extra battery slot 1 POWER indicator (30, 74, 97) Lights up in green when the station is turned on.
24 0 89 7 5 6 4 23 1 SEND A B G E F D C C PICKUP LOSE RELEASE WIN TRACK C ON GAME VOL D F G A Index to parts and controls 2 Controller operation indicators 1 C (ON) button 3 GAME button 4 VOL button 5.
25 1 A Index to parts and controls 4 VOL button Press this button to adjust the volume of the sound contr oller . Y ou can raise and lower the volume in three levels. 5 SEND button (35) When set for numeric commands, enter the command number and pr ess this button to send a command.
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Getting started This chapter introduces you to the basic features of AIBO—The autonomous mode and the remote-contr ol mode by using the sound controller .
28 Pr eparation First of all, get AIBO ready to move. Pr eparing AIBO Insert the “Memory Stick” and install the battery pack into AIBO. AIBO has been set to the pause mode at the factory (the pause button on its chest is pressed down). The battery pack is not fully charged at the factory .
29 3 Insert the supplied “Memory Stick” arrow-wise with the label side up. Note Do not set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick” to “LOCK” (see page 83). If you do so, you cannot save the data of AIBO’s learning and maturation process.
30 Pr eparing the station The station should always be connected to 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.
31 Pr eparing the sound contr oller Insert Alkaline batteries into the sound controller . 1 Open the battery cover . 2 Insert two size AA Alkaline batteries. Matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment, insert the negative (-) end first.
32 Playing for the fir st time First, enjoy watching AIBO moving freely . Then make it pose by using the sound contr oller , and place it on the station. Enjoying AIBO’ s autonomous activity AIBO, an autonomous robot, learns and matur es from experience.
33 An autonomous robot is capable of moving about on its own without human action. For example, it will look around, lie down or emit tonal phrases. Sometimes when it is tir ed, it will start sleeping, or will not budge when in a bad mood.
34 P erforming Y ou can ask AIBO for a particular performance by using the sound contr oller . Be sure to use the sound contr oller in a quiet place so that AIBO can hear the musical tones of the contr oller . 1 Make sur e the switch is set to A or B.
35 3 Press the buttons in or der , as shown below . AIBO will follow the instructions sent by the sound controller . When using the sound controller , be sure to hold the speaker towards AIBO without covering the speaker with your hands. 4 Press the buttons in or der , as shown below .
36 T o pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest. T o reactivate AIBO, place it on the floor in the proper position (see step 5 on page 29) and pr ess the pause button once more.
37 After playing AIBO lives most of its life on the station, and also char ges its battery there. After playing with AIBO, place it on the station. (The station should always be connected to the wall outlet with the AC adapter .) Enjoy AIBO moving on the station if you place it on the station without pressing the pause button.
38 3 Make sur e the sound controller is turned on. When the power is on, all the controller lights light up. T o turn the power on, press the C button.
39 Note When you place AIBO on the station after it has run out of power and shown the “charging postur 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).
40 When not playing with AIBO This section describes what you should do when you will not be playing with AIBO for some time. When you ar e going out / going to sleep When not playing with AIBO for a few hours, set it to the sleep mode.
41 T o wake the sleeping AIBO When AIBO is on the station, pick it up from the station. When it is on the floor , gently shake it awake. T o send commands while AIBO is sleeping AIBO will not listen to any commands while it is sleeping. Gently wake it up , then send the command.
42 When going out for long When you are going out for a long time, stop AIBO completely and disconnect the station fr om the wall outlet. 1 Place AIBO on the station (see page 37). 2 Press the pause button on the chest. AIBO starts saving data of its maturity level and activities on the “Memory Stick.
AIBO’ s four modes — How to interact with AIBO This chapter describes AIBO’s four different modes of activity ..
44 AIBO’ s motion modes The motion mode means AIBO’s state of activity . The AIBO in motion is usually in the autonomous mode acting on its own free will. When you change the motion mode, you can contr ol how AIBO moves by using the sound contr oller (remote-contr ol mode) or can deliberately stop its activity (sleep mode).
45 AIBO’ s motion modes SEND 01 SEND 88 SEND 89 Game mode (type of remote-contr ol mode) Y ou can control AIBO to move forward, backward, go left or right, kick a ball or take certain poses. c For details, see Chapter 5 (page 66). Sleep mode Y ou can make it sleep to keep it from moving about for a while.
46 The differ ent modes By changing the mode, you can move your free-willed AIBO as you wish. Y ou can also keep it sleeping. AIBO’ s motion modes Sleep Sleep mode Action Autonomous mode Remote-cont.
47 8 8 SEND SEND 0 1 SEND 0 2 SEND SEND SEND SEND 8 9 0 1 0 0 0 2 Corr elation of motion modes Y ou can change the motion mode by 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.
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Living with AIBO — AIBO , an independent roommate Communication is the key to having a fulfilling partnership with AIBO. This section describes the nature of this autonomous r obot and gives tips on how to communicate with it. A better understanding of AIBO will give you more enjoyment with it.
50 AIBO’ s autonomous activities AIBO, an autonomous r obot, was created to have emotions, instincts, learning ability and the capacity to mature. According to its own judgement, it r esponds to people and movements, sounds or colors of balls.
51 AIBO’ s autonomous activities Changing the sleeping AIBO to autonomous mode Gently shake AIBO awake. If AIBO is sleeping on the station, first move it to a flat surface and place it properly (see page 41), then wake it up.
52 Communicating via touch sensor The touch sensor on its head reacts to thr ee kinds of human touch: Appr oval, scolding and drawing AIBO’s attention. When touching the sensor , press the mark at the center of its head. • Approving AIBO Gently pr ess the touch sensor for more than two seconds.
53 AIBO’ s autonomous activities When AIBO cannot get up from a fall AIBO tries to get up by itself when it falls. When it is not able to stand up, it may ask you for help with the robot language. Give it your hand (Fig. 1) and straighten it up (Fig.
54 A psychological peek into your r obot The key to better human-robot communication and better understanding of AIBO’s behavior is to be aware of its emotions, instincts, learning ability and maturational process. Emotions AIBO is sensitive to and can feel emotions such as joy , sadness, anger , surprise, fear and discontent.
55 A psychological peek into your robot Instincts AIBO has four key instincts which strongly contribute to motives of its actions (love instinct, search instinct, movement instinct and rechar ge instinct). Love instinct: AIBO is naturally inclined to interact with people who will give it care.
56 A psychological peek into your robot Education AIBO’s education is closely linked to building its personality , character and intelligence. Like humans and other animals, it learns a great deal fr om experience.
57 A psychological peek into your robot Body language 18 degrees of fr eedom (a total of 18 joints) make AIBO’s rich body language possible. AIBO 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.
58 AIBO can also show its will to us by using differ ent combinations of body language. Example: When it wishes to play with a ball, AIBO tells us so by doing as below . When it gestures to its head or to you with its paw , then shakes both paws up and down, asking for attention, it wishes to be rubbed on the head or wants to play with you.
59 Other r obotic expr essions Although body language is the most direct way for AIBO to show its emotions or desires, it has other means of expr essing itself. When in the autonomous mode, AIBO is always in one robotic state of mind or another . AIBO shows these states by using robot language or flashing its eye lights.
60 Naps and bedtime AIBO sometimes takes a nap for 5 minutes when not communicating with anyone or when tired of playing. It can be woken up by a gentle shake. Please be awar e that AIBO can be offended by the interr uption to its nap and may wake up in a sour mood.
Playing with r emote- contr olled 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.
62 Enjoying AIBO’ s performance In the performance mode, AIBO shows you various performances. Y ou can ask for a particular performance by sending commands to AIBO. Furthermore, you can cr eate a new performance by using the ERF-51 1 AIBO Performer Kit.
63 Enjoying AIBO’ s performance Changing the movement style AIBO has several preset styles of movement. For example, it can move like a child or an animal. By changing the style, AIBO will make performances based on the characteristics of each movement style.
64 Enjoying AIBO’ s performance Asking AIBO for a particular performance Y ou can ask for pre-programmed performances by sending commands to AIBO. 1 Make sure AIBO is set to the performance mode. The eye lights flash. 2 Press the buttons listed below to ask for a performance.
65 Enjoying AIBO’ s performance T o end AIBO’ s performance Change AIBO’s motion mode by sending commands. T o pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest. T o reactivate AIBO, place it on the floor lying down (see step 5 on page 29) and pr ess the pause button once more.
66 Playing games In the game mode, you can control AIBO with commands, and AIBO will do the performance exclusive to this mode. Y ou 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.
67 Playing games 3 Send commands to AIBO by pressing the command buttons (listed below). Printed symbol Command button Movements when the ball tracking function is OFF (ON) 2 Moves forward (towar d th.
68 Playing games T o pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest. T o reactivate AIBO, place it on the floor lying down (see step 5 on page 29) and pr ess the pause button once more. lf you do not send commands for a while AIBO will automatically return to the autonomous mode.
69 Contr olling two AIBOs When controlling two AIBOs at the same time as in a soccer game, the octave (the command type) of the sound controllers should be dif ferent fr om each other . The command types of AIBO and the sound controller must both be set.
70 3 For each command type, press the GAME button and set each AIBO to the game mode. The controller lights and eye lights flash in gr een for command type A and in orange for command type B. 4 Send commands to AIBO with the command button (see page 67).
71 Playing games with AIBO Y ou can enjoy various games with AIBO in the game mode. Below are some examples. Soccer Y ou can play soccer using two pairs of AIBO and sound controllers. Pr epare a goal post by placing books and empty boxes on a flat floor .
72 Playing games with AIBO Labyrinth Help AIBO escape a maze. Pr epare a labyrinth by placing books, blocks, or video-tapes on a flat floor . The path width should be within 8 and 12 in., the radius of a corner within 10 and 12 in. Place AIBO at the starting line and put it in the game mode.
Char ging and adjustments This chapter describes how to charge the battery pack and how to adjust the volume of the sound AIBO emits..
74 POWER MAIN SUB CHARGE Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume The battery pack will be automatically charged when AIBO (active or paused) is placed on the station. Be sure to keep the station connected to the wall outlet with the AC power adapter , and place AIBO on the station before you play with it.
75 POWER MAIN SUB CHARGE POWER MAIN SUB CHARGE 2 Insert the extra battery pack into the station arrow-wise. Be sure to insert the battery pack until it clicks. The CHARGE indicator lights up in orange and charging begins. When charging only the extr a battery The SUB indicator lights up in orange.
76 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume Replacing the battery pack AIBO is usually char ged on the station with the battery installed. Y ou can also replace AIBO’s empty battery with a fully charged battery pack. 1 Press the pause button, and wait until the chest light turns off and the beep sound ends.
77 3 Unlock and remove the battery pack. 4 Install a fully charged battery pack arrow-wise. Be sure to install the battery pack until 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.
78 6 Press and r elease the pause button. Pause is canceled, and AIBO starts moving autonomously . Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume.
79 Adjusting the volume There ar e three volume levels for the musical tones and sound ef fects that AIBO emits. The volume levels can be adjusted with the sound contr oller . 1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B. W ith this setting, you can use the controller with the numeric commands.
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82 Notes on use T o prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe the following. On handling AIBO • Do not subject AIBO to vibration, or use it in an inclined position or in a place wher e it is possible for AIBO to dr op. • Do not apply excessive for ce on AIBO with your hand or elbow .
83 On handling the station • When AIBO is on the station, do not place anything that may obstruct AIBO’s movement nearby . • Do not touch the charging terminal dir ectly with your hand. Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact. • Do not insert anything other than the supplied battery pack into the extra battery slot.
84 On handling the AC adapter • Be sur e to use the supplied AC adapter . Using any other adapter may cause damage. • Do not connect the AC adapter to a transformer for tourists traveling abroad. Doing so may cause damage. On handling the battery pack for AIBO • Be sur e to charge the battery pack as instructed.
85 On handling the dry batteries for the sound controller T o avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following. • Be sure to insert the batteries with the + - polarities matched to the + - marks. • Do not use a new battery with an old one, or use dif ferent types of batteries.
86 T r oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties, use this tr oubleshooting guide to help you remedy the pr oblem. AIBO Symptom AIBO does not react to r elease of the pause button. AIBO continues to emit a sad melody and does not move when the pause button is released.
87 T roubleshooting Symptom The eye lights rapidly flash alternately in two colors. AIBO soon asks for charging even with a fully charged battery . Autonomous mode Symptom AIBO does not walk. AIBO does not respond to commands. AIBO falls asleep all the time.
88 T roubleshooting Autonomous mode (continued) Symptom AIBO does not chase the supplied ball. P erformance mode Symptom AIBO does not respond to commands. Remedy Sometimes AIBO does not feel like chasing the ball. Ther e is also possibility that AIBO has not learned or matured enough to chase the ball.
89 T roubleshooting Symptom AIBO moves without giving any commands. Game mode Symptom AIBO does not respond to commands. AIBO moves even if you have not given it commands. AIBO does not chase the ball. Remedy AIBO shows performances by tapping the touch sensor or waving your hand in fr ont of its eye lights.
90 Station Symptom The POWER indicator does not light up. The MAIN indicator flashes. Charging does not end. The SUB indicator flashes. Sound contr oller Symptom There is no power . There is no sound. The lights do not light up. T roubleshooting Remedy The connection between the station, the AC adapter and the wall outlet is not correct.
91 SEND 00 CD E List of commands The sound controller can be operated in thr ee ways. The sound controller has three types of operating commands: Numeric commands, single sound commands and game commands. The order of pr essing buttons differs depending on the operating commands even when sending the same command.
92 Motion modes in general T o For the numeric F or the single sound commands , press commands , press Set AIBO to the autonomous mode (Page 50) 00 t SEND CDE Set AIBO to the game mode (Page 66) 01 t .
93 Game mode (See page 67) T o For the numeric F or the single sound commands , press commands , press Move forward 52 t SEND CDF Stop 55 t SEND D#CF Move backward 58 t SEND CFD Kick with the left foo.
94 Game commands How to use the button Game mode (See page 67) T o Press Move forward (2) Stop (5) Move backward (8) Kick with the left foot (1) Kick with the right foot (3) T urn to the left (4) T ur.
95 List of lights/indicator s Lights on AIBO Eye lights The eye lights indicate AIBO’s current mood and command type. Color Lights AIBO’ s condition Off (Lights up Autonomous mode (page 50) depend.
96 Chest light The chest light indicates AIBO’s states of activity . It also indicates AIBO’s internal trouble together with the sound and eye lights.
97 Indicators on the station Y ou can check the power of the station and the charging status of the batteries. List of lights/indicators POWER MAIN SPARE CHARGE SUB indicator POWER indicator MAIN indi.
98 23 1 SEND A B C ON GAME VOL A Lights on the sound contr oller Four lights light up in two colors and indicate the operating commands and command type of the sound controller , and the status of inputting commands. Lights Operating commands/Condition Command type Off The power is off.
99 Limited warr anty SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Pr oduct and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of pur chase, SONY will, at its option, either repair or r eplace the defective parts and/or the Product ( i.
100 Proof of pur chase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the W arranty period must be pr esented to obtain warranty service. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed fr om the Product.
101 Service pr ocedure 1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link. Its E-mail addr ess is support@aibosony .com and its toll free number is 1-800-427-2988. 2. If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs r epair , follow the procedur e described below.
102 Specifications AIBO Movable parts Four legs Each leg: 3 degrees of fr eedom Head: 3 degrees of fr eedom Mouth: 1 degree of freedom T ail: 2 degr ees of freedom External storage Memory Stick Built-.
103 Specification Supplied accessories Station (1) Sound controller (1) Ball (1) Memory Stick (1) and case (1) AC adapter (1) ERA-1 10B lithium ion battery pack (2) Size AA (R6) battery (2) Documentation Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
104 Index A AC adapter ................................... 84 Adjusting volume AIBO ....................................... 79 sound controller .................... 25 AIBO ........................................ 12, 82 AIBO Customer Link ...........
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