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Signature Series Robosapien
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Meet Robosapien™, the
dynamic robot-humanoid who is loaded with as much personality as you can
handle — rambunctious, feisty, moody, animated, intelligent and yours to
guide and master with easy remote-controlled programming. You will find
yourself believing Robosapien is a thinking, feeling person! The robust
but advanced Robosapien is a robot companion and entertainer that
enthusiasts of any age can enjoy for only $99.95. Sharper Image's
exclusive "Signature Series" Robosapien is gleaming chrome
or metallic blue, and only ours sports a tattoo of his inventor's
signature on its leg: Mark W. Tilden — the pioneering
developer of applied biomorphic robotics. Tilden's friendly
"monster" is his imaginative fusion of dynamic resonant robotic
technology and a lifelike personality — a Robosapien with attitude!
Right out of the box, Robosapien is ready to accept batteries and come to
life. With the wireless IR remote controller aimed at his brain, you can
command Robosapien to perform more than 65 functions. Very simple
programming — on the remote; without a computer — allows you to link a
long string of commands in any combination. Direct him forward, back, or
go into "bulldozer" mode and stand back. Robosapien has touch
sensors and a sound sensor for detecting obstructions and responding to
noise, music or spoken commands. His walking at two speeds has a fluid
biomechanical stride and pendulum gait that is impressively realistic.
Robosapien whistles, high-fives; he picks up small lightweight objects
with dexterous fingers, and he can throw or knock down things with fully
articulated arms; he executes karate chops; he dances to his own inner
music or to tunes he hears. His eyes flash, he talks, grunts, burps,
roars, raps and he...oops (something he ate?). It's hilarious and fun.
Robosapien stands 12 1/2" tall and weighs 3.4 lbs. He's powered by 4
D batteries — juice for six full hours of fun (if inactive for five
minutes, he enters a battery-saving sleep); the IR remote runs on 3 AAA
batteries (order all batteries separately). For ages 6 to 106! 90-day
warranty. Two exclusive finishes: Select chrome or metallic blue.
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FAQ's about Robosapien:
Where's is Robosapien's power switch?
It's located just below his right shoulder blade. Press in to power him
on; if he has previously shut down automatically, you will need to press
the button twice (out and back in). Robosapien will respond with his
"Wake Up" routine.
Why does Robosapien seem to operate in the opposite direction from the
controller?
- The left side of the controller always
operates Robosapien's right side; the right side of the controller
always operates his left side. So, if you are standing in front of
him, the controller buttons line up directly to the side which will
move; if you are standing behind him, the controller buttons line up
vertically to the side which will move.
- Try working the remote upside down if
that is more comfortable for you.
Why won't Robosapien respond to the controller?
- Robosapien is "blinded" by
sunlight or electronically dimmed lighting. Try lowering his visor, or
remove him from the interference source.
- Robosapien could be in LISTEN,
REACTION, or SLEEP mode. Press RESET to get his attention.
- Robosapien can't "see" the
remote signals. Always point the remote control at his head.
- Robosapien is too far away. Move
closer to him.
What if Robosapien is not walking well?
- Try pressing STEP again for the
sure-footed "slow walk" mode, or, if stopped, press
STEP-STEP.
- Only operate Robosapien on a hard
floor or low-pile carpet. He has trouble walking on deep shag, grass,
sand, or cloth.
- Make sure there are no obstructions,
wires, or string limiting Robosapien's motion.
- Maybe his batteries need changing.
Why can't Robosapien pick up low objects from the floor?
- Robosapien will damage his fingers if
he bends down too low. He can only pick up items that are greater than
approximately 2" high, such as paper cups, socks in a ball, bent
business cards, crumpled paper, etc.
- If you put Robosapien in a dimly lit
environment, his palm lights will show you where his two pick-up
"sweet spots" are located. When you do a pick-up command, he
can very reliably pick things up which are placed in these spots
located next to his ankles.
Why does Robosapien have two types of hands?
- His right hand is for round or bulky
things like dolls, cardboard tubes, etc.
- His left hand is for thin things like
pencils, napkins, dollar bills, business cards, and paper. Use his
hands to lift things, hold and carry them, and even put them on steps
or in laundry bags, for example.
What if Robosapien doesn't walk while he is carrying something?
If Robosapien is holding something that will flop against his sensor (like
a long ruler), the sensor may false trigger and he may stop walking. If
that is the case, press SELECT-FORWARD or SELECT-SELECT-FORWARD (bulldozer
action) and Robosapien will walk.
Robosapien stops whenever he's stuck against a wall. How do I get him
away from it?
Press SELECT-FORWARD or SELECT-BACKWARD to get him away from objects that
keep tripping his sensors. You can also press SELECT-SELECT-BULLDOZER to
make Robosapien kick his way through things in front of him.
Why can't Robosapien fast walk with his arms all the way up?
On some surfaces your robot cannot walk well while his hands are all the
way up or while he's carrying something heavy. However, just press STEP
again (or, if stopped, press STEP-STEP) and he'll walk fine.
How do I make Robosapien walk straight when his arms are not balanced?
By pressing the STEP button again, or, if stopped, by pressing STEP-STEP.
This puts him into the much more stable "slow-walk" mode.
Slow-walk allows Robosapien to push, pull, or kick his way out of many
situations. If he continues to stop, use the
"SELECT-SELECT-BULLDOZER" mode; he will push through any
obstacle he can.
Robosapien's head has turned to the right; I have not been able to
re-center it. Do you have any suggestions for repair?
Lower his arms and twist his head all the way to the left, until you hear
a "click".
How can I make Robosapien quieter?
Cover the speaker grill on his back with tape.
Is there a way to make Robosapien remember his programming?
No, but in SLEEP mode he will remember his programming for up to 2 hours
before he completely turns himself off and forgets everything. In SLEEP
mode, he will ignore all touch sensors until you wake him up with your
remote control.
During wake-up, I hear Robosapien making strange humming sounds. Is
this something to worry about?
No, it is part of the normal wake-up protocol.
Why does Robosapien have lights in his palms?
So he can look cool patrolling around at night, of course. Several command
functions cause his palm lights to come on.
Can my Robosapien do housework?
Sort of. He can push lightweight boxes, kick toys against a wall, retrieve
handkerchiefs and pile them on steps, pick up light laundry and throw it in
bags, among other housekeeping chores.
Why didn't Robosapien start after I put in fresh batteries?
- Make sure he is not lying down when
you power him up or he'll think he's stuck and won't power on.
- Always power on Robosapien standing
upright in a clear, open space.
- Make certain that the battery-pull
straps inside his feet are not caught between the batteries and
contacts.
- Check that all batteries are placed in
the correct direction in the battery housings.
What happens if I forget to turn off Robosapien?
If you ignore him, Robosapien will stop and go to sleep after 5 minutes.
If he gets no remote signal for 2 hours, he will shut off completely (even
if the power button is still in the "on" position).
What is the function of the wires that stick out of Robosapien's arms?
The wires carry power and sensor information to and from his hands. They
also act as soft bumpers if Robosapien gets too close to a wall.
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