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If you are experiencing difficulties with Robosapien, use this
troubleshooting guide.
Problem Solution
Robosapien is not responding
to the controller.
a) Stand robot upright, clear all obstacles from the feet and hand sensors, then push
Robosapien's ON/OFF button until you hear the yawning power up sequence.
b) For best results keep a clear line of sight between the remote and the infra-red receiver
in the Robosapien's head. Always point the controller directly at the head and stay
within 12 feet (3 metres) distance.
c) Check that batteries are inserted correctly and that nothing comes between the batteries
and battery contacts.
d) Robosapien might be in PROGRAM MODE ("Beep, beep, beep"). Press the
PROGRAM PLAY button at the very bottom of the remote, then STOP to restore
regular operation.
e) Certain types of electronic lighting or bright sunlight can jam infra-red signals from
reaching your robot. Lower the robot's sun visor or, if the problem persists, move
the robot into shadow or away from the interference.
f) The robot will ignore remote control signals during his wakeup routine. Wait until the
wakeup routine finishes, then he will respond as normal.
a) The hand or feet sensors detect objects in front or back. Use the BULLDOZER walking
mode (press SELECT twice, then BULLDOZER) or SELECT-STEP or SELECT-BACKSTEP to
move the robot away from the obstruction.
b) Robosapien may have difficulty walking on thick carpets or slippery surfaces. For best
results only use your Robosapien on flat, level surfaces (low pile carpets or hard floors).
a) Wait two seconds after LISTEN MODE activates before making sounds or tapping the
robot's body.
b) Robosapien does not hear sounds that are soft or low-pitched. Make a sharp sound
(eg. clapping your hands), or tap Robosapien’s body.
c) Something is stuck on the robot's feet. Check that nothing is caught or preventing his
footpads, legs, or hands from moving freely.
c) Something is interfering with the Infra-Red signals. Move the controller closer to the
robot, or move the robot to another location under different lighting.
1
Robosapien has trouble
walking.
2
Robosapien does not detect
sounds in Listen Mode.
3
a) Robosapien’s arms and legs move to multiple positions. When a limb is fully extended,
use several button presses to find new positions.
b) Reset the Robosapien to the default position. Press SELECT then the RESET (STOP) button.
Robosapien’s limbs are not
moving the way I want.
4
a) Press the STOP button twice, or turn Robosapien off and back on again.
b) Batteries are very low. Replace all batteries in the feet with fresh "D" batteries.
Robosapien is behaving
erratically.
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Troubleshooting Guide
