Instincts - Sony ERF-310AW09E User Manual

Instincts

AIBO has five key instincts that provide motivation
for its actions: love instinct, search instinct,
movement instinct, recharge instinct, and sleep
instinct.
Love instinct :
AIBO is naturally inclined to interact with people who will give it care. If left
alone for a long time, AIBO will call its owner's name or feel an urge to play.
Search instinct :
AIBO is a fun-loving, curious robotic creature that enjoys discovering new
things, satisfying its curiosity. If AIBO does not sense any movement in its
surroundings for a long period of time, it will become restless and will look for
something new.
Movement instinct :
AIBO enjoys moving around, playing and having new experiences. If idle for a
long time, AIBO will start to move around or move its body 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 battery recharging is needed regularly throughout
the day between activities. When AIBO is low on battery power, it will request
to be charged and will change to the "charging posture" on its own.
Sleep instinct :
AIBO has a natural rhythm that alternates between sleep and activity, so it has
an instinct that makes it desire sleep.
In response to its instincts, AIBO behaves in a manner that will satisfy its particular
desires. If a desire is fulfilled, it will be pleased. If a desire is left unsatisfied,
emotions such as fear or anger will grow.
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