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Summary of Contents for AvatarMind iPal
- Page 1 User Manual For Children’s Education, Families, Elder Care, and Retail/Hospitality Official Website www.ipalrobot.com Twitter – www.twitter.com/avatarmindinc?lang=en Facebook -- www.facebook.com/AvatarMindInc This manual may not be reprinted without permission Copyright© 2017 Nanjing AvatarMind Robot Technology Co.,Ltd Copyright Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction to iPal ..............4 Making friends with iPal ..............5 Accessories .................6 Hardware ..................7 A brief tour of iPal ..............7 4.1. On/Off Switch ................9 4.2. Screen ..................10 4.3. Components ................11 4.4. Charging ................... 12 4.5. Getting Started ................. 13 5.1. - Page 3 Operations ................ 33 6.4.3. Menu ................. 35 6.4.4. Delete ................36 6.4.5. Download Template ............37 6.4.6. Man-iPal Interaction ..............37 6.5. Introduction ..............37 6.5.1. Face Recognition ............38 6.5.2. Natural User Interface (NUI) Settings ......41 6.5.3. Download Applications ............. 43 App Store..................
- Page 4 Usage ..................48 9.2. Storage ..................49 9.3. 10. FCC Warning................49 FCC Warning ............... 49 10.1. RF Exposure Statement ............. 50 10.2. Appendix ..................51 Ⅰ: iPal Specification ................51 Ⅱ: Charger Specification ..............52 Ⅲ: Others ..................... 53...
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Page 5: Introduction To Ipal
1. Introduction to iPal iPal is a fully functional humanoid robot that is 3.5 feet tall. It has many motors, microphones, cameras, sensors (infrared, ultrasound and touch) which enable iPal™ to be aware of its surroundings and to facilitate interactions with and between humans... -
Page 6: Making Friends With Ipal
Other versions of iPal are in development for children with special needs (e.g., autism), hospitality, retail, home security, and more. -
Page 7: Accessories
3. Accessories To begin, please verify that you have received the items or accessories listed as below: iPal robot, charger, warranty card, user manual iPal robot Charger (including wire) -
Page 8: Hardware
4. Hardware 4.1. A brief tour of iPal... -
Page 10: On/Off Switch
4.2. On/Off Switch iPal has 2 buttons at the back, an on/off button and an emergency shutdown button. To turn on iPal hold down the On/Off button for 2 seconds. To turn off iPal with the normal shutdown procedure, hold down the On/Off button for 2 seconds. -
Page 11: Screen
4.3. Screen The screen is on iPal’s chest can be used to change settings, start and stop applications, and control iPal in various ways. Details are given later in this manual. -
Page 12: Components
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Page 13: Charging
4.15.4.5. Charging For security and safety reasons, when charging iPal is automatically turned off or put in screen protection mode. Charging steps: Plug in charger to power source Confirm indictor is green Plug in charger at back of iPal base ... -
Page 14: Getting Started
You can also push iPal forward on its wheels 5.8.5.3. Setup Wizard When you first turn on iPal, a Setup Wizard appears on the screen to guide you through the setup process. Select language and press the arrow to continue... - Page 15 If you agree with the service policy, select that option click the arrow to continue Connect to a WiFi network. You can skip this section and connect to a network later using Settings. Some internal functionalities require a network connection, so connecting to network is highly recommended.
- Page 16 Set time and date If desired, give iPal a nickname and birthday.
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Page 18: Ipal Applications
6. iPal Applications iPal has a wide variety of bundled applications. Simply touch iPal’s screen to activate an application. 6.1. How to use iPal applications After you complete the setup procedure, or subsequently when you turn on iPal, the home screen below appears. - Page 19 Touch an icon to start an application. In some cases such as “Game,” touching the icon takes you to a sub-directory. If you want to stop an application or playing content, simply touching iPal’s head will pause the current application.
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Page 20: Settings
6.2. Settings By swiping left on the screen above you will see the Settings icon. When first entering Settings, you will be asked to set a password for iPal. This is optional but recommended 6.2.1. System Settings... - Page 21 WLAN User can select or change a WiFi connection Bluetooth: search and pair Bluetooth devices Sounds: adjust volume and tone Display: adjust screen brightness; set sleeping time, turn on/off expression panel (controls the mouth and eyebrow display).
- Page 22 Storage: Shows the storage space usage on the SD card or enables the deletion of data on the SD card Content Manage download content. User can select unneeded content and delete.
- Page 23 Security: set or change password Language: supports simplified Chinese and English Time & Date: set current date, time and time zone About: System Details: shows iPal software and hardware version. Terms of Use: specifies iPal terms in detail.
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Page 24: Robot Settings
System Update: checks if a new version is available to download. Reset to Default: reset iPal to factory status (WARNING - All content and applications you have added to iPal will be deleted, including Photos, video and other resources). 6.2.2. Robot Settings The robot settings are described below: ... - Page 25 Speech: edit voice pitch and speed for TTS...
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Page 26: User Settings
6.2.3. User Settings User can edit family information in this section. 6.3. Examples 6.3.1. Stories Click icon to enter Story folder Click Avatar Story icon to browse stories... -
Page 27: Music
6.3.2. Music Click icon to enter Song archive Browse music by swiping up and down on screen... -
Page 28: Games
Select one to play by touching its icon.. 6.3.3. Games Click icon to enter Games folder Browse all games Slide left to see second page, click “More icon” to enter Store for more games 6.3.4. Camera ... -
Page 29: Gallery
The screen shown below appears. Click the Camera icon at right to take photo. Click red button at right to take video. 6.3.5. Gallery Click icon to enter Gallery. Check photos and videos. -
Page 30: Education
Click “Edit” button at top right corner to select photos or videos to delete. 6.3.6. Education Click icon to enter Study archive Click Avatar Study to browse educational resources... -
Page 31: Calendar
Click More icon (white plus icon with yellow background in picture above) to enter Store for more educational resources 6.3.7. Calendar Click icon to enter Calendar application. View calendar and browse alerts. - Page 32 To set a new alert: click “+” symbol at top right corner. Edit alert content: set title, time, place and type or added records. Set alert by clicking button at top right corner.
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Page 33: Ipalprogrammer
It provides you with a simple interface to drag and drop iPal’s actions to create iPal activities. Note: Some actions cannot be performed simultaneously, for example you can’t raise and lower an arm at the same time. -
Page 34: Operations
Blocks with invalid operations are set to a grey color. Menu: Load/Save workspace Run: iPal will run logic in current workspace Exit: exit application Delete: drag blocks to trash to delete. - Page 35 30 degrees and raise again by 30 degrees. Each input of 30 degrees defines the same for the motor default position. So as for the first command, iPal’s right arm rises by 30 degrees, but for the second one, iPal’s right arm stays the in the same place.
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Page 36: Menu
When user clicks the run button (green triangle), iPal will run a script which activates all the valid blocks in sequence. Screen will pop up a window with “Running” hint. Exit Click the exit button to exit iPalProgrammer. -
Page 37: Delete
Save Template Custom programming can be saved. User can long click Menu button and screen will pop up a dialog, informing user to type in filename. Currently workspace will be saved to local storage. To replay a saved activity, use the More button. 6.4.5. -
Page 38: Download Template
6.4.6. Download Template iPal App Store collects templates for iPal activities from users and provides download links. Please refer to iPal App Store for more information. 6.5. Man-iPal Interaction 6.5.1. Introduction This functionality is specially designed for Elder Care. interaction (NUI) means iPal can react to people’s... -
Page 39: Face Recognition
Touch man-iPal interaction icon to enter man- iPal interaction. 6.5.2. Face Recognition Face Manager Face Manager is used to manage registered human faces. User should register new face before using face recognition. User can manage registered faces by clicking any face. This will enter... - Page 40 Face Recognition Face recognition is used to capture human’s face. If captured face is registered in database, it shows user with matched name, gender and age. If this face is new, it detects gender and age. The second option at left menu will enter face capture page. This page will trigger camera.
- Page 41 Two types are supported, by camera or video. Please follow the instructions for capturing a face by video. Record data for front face, side face, raise head and lower head by camera, and type in name. Using video to capture face, record a video at least five seconds long (rotate head when recording), and type in name when video is completed.
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Page 42: Natural User Interface (Nui) Settings
6.5.3. Natural User Interface (NUI) Settings Settings Single click the setting button at top right corner of NUI home page below to enter NUI Settings page. NUI Settings page is shown below:... - Page 43 NUI. For example, if iPal detects Tom’s face and current scene is home, iPal will wave hands to Tom. On the other hand, if scene is school and also detects Tom, iPal may say Hello to Tom. This means the...
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Page 44: Download Applications
7. Download Applications 7.1. App Store Start from the screen reached when you hit “APP” on the home page. You may also need to swipe left Click icon to enter App Store... -
Page 45: Download
7.2. Download 7.2.1. App List 7.2.2. Search App by Category/Filter... -
Page 46: Download & Install
7.2.3. Download & Install Applications may be downloaded to different folders on categories. For example: applications under Story category will be downloaded to Story folder. Music applications to Music folder. 7.2.4. Use New App When downloaded just click the new app to start it. -
Page 47: Ipal Maintenance
8. iPal Maintenance 8.1. iPal Do not use polishing liquid, alcohol spray or any other flammable substances on iPal. Do not attempt to disassemble iPal, it requires special tools to assemble. Maintenance: Make sure charger is unplugged. -
Page 48: Warranty
AvatarMind Robot Technology will not be responsible for any damage to iPal or user injuries due to user violating the guidance in this chapter. Your safety is our highest priority. Please follow the usage and maintenance guidance in this chapter. -
Page 49: Usage
Do not set barriers within iPal’s detectable area. Do not cover iPal sensors. Do not stay too close to iPal, as it will restrict the activity of iPal or cause unwanted interactions.. Do not insert anything into iPal’s chassis or gaps on head. -
Page 50: Storage
Store iPal in dry place without dust and in temperature range 0～45° C. It is advisable to recharge iPal periodically if it is not used for a long time. 10. FCC Warning 10.1. FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. -
Page 51: Rf Exposure Statement
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 52: Appendix
Appendix Ⅰ: iPal Specification Item Description Height x Length x Width: 1025 x 395 x 440 (Unit: Shape Weight 12.5kg（including battery） Capacity 6600mAh Battery Voltage 18~21V Temperature 5℃～35℃ Working Humidity 20%～80% Temperature -20℃～60℃ Storage Humidity 30～90% Voice Supported Control Keyboard... -
Page 53: Ⅱ: Charger Specification
Ⅱ: Charger Specification Item Description Input Voltage AC100V- 240V Input Voltage Frequency 47-63Hz Output Voltage Output Current 3.75A Output Power Idle Power <0.8W Efficiency >85% Overload Current >10A Overload Voltage >25V Short Circuit Protection No smoke, fire or change on shape Input Wire 150 cm Input Socket... -
Page 54: Ⅲ: Others
Please use this product only under supervision by an adult. Do not use this product outdoor or unsafe places. iPal should be periodically examined to make sure that everything is operating correctly. Any attempt to disassemble is unsafe and will void the warranty. - Page 55 3 years old. Old batteries should be dropped in professional recycle bin.
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