1 Introduction 1 Introduction Keenbot is a meal / item delivery robot provided by SoftBank Robotics which aims to work together with staff at restaurants, hotels, inns and retail stores. This Keenbot Operational Manual (hereinafter referred to as "this manual") provides operating instructions for both Keenbot and Keenbot Laser models.
SoftBank Robotics assumes no responsability or liability for any damage incurred by the user or any third person as a result of the malfunctioning and mishandling experienced by the machine or the charger.
Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions 2-2 Description of Symbols The following symbol categories explain the level of harm or damage that can occur if warnings are not observed and the machine or related equipment is used incorrectly. Read this manual after thoroughly understanding the symbols.
• Servicing, disassembly and repair should not be undertaken by people other than SoftBank Robotics or other service staff who has received training approved by SoftBank Robotics. When connecting the charger to the machine, check that the connectors are not damaged and that there is no foreign matter.
Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions 2-5 Handling the Machine DANGER Use only the charger that came with the machine when recharging the machine. Otherwise, it may cause fire, injury, electric shock, damage, malfunction, overheating, leakage or rupture. Do not cook (bake, roast, etc.) on the machine. Otherwise, it may cause fire, injury, electric shock, damage, malfunction, overheating, leakage or rupture.
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Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions CAUTION Do not cover the sensors of the machine. Otherwise, it may cause a malfunction or damage to the surrounding objects. Do not use the machine in a location with steps, on an uneven floor (mosaic tiles, carpets with a length of 1 cm or more, etc.), on a sloped surface or on wet floors.
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Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions When delivering hot or unstable dishes (liquid in a glass, soup in a bowl, etc.), carry out a test run to make sure that no liquid will overflow or drip during operation. Otherwise, it may cause drop, damage, injury or allergenic contamination. Always unplug the charging cord from the wall outlet and the charging plug from the machine before use or maintenance.
Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions 2-6 Handling the Charger DANGER Operators shall read this manual and thoroughly understand how to use the machine correctly before using it. Otherwise, it may cause death, injury, or malfunction or damage to the surrounding objects. Do not use the charger in or near locations with dust, salt, corrosive gas, or inflammable.
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Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions Do not step on the power cable or subject it to excessive force when it is connected to the charger. Otherwise, it may break the terminal of the power cable and cause malfunction or fire. CAUTION Do not touch for a long time the charger when recharging it.
Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions 2-7 Handling Near Medical Devices DANGER If wearing an implanted cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, consult with the manufacturer of such medical device to confirm a safe operational distance from the machine. Electric signals may affect the operation of the pacemaker or defibrillator. Do not use in a healthcare environment or near electronic medical devices.
Keenbot Operational Manual 2 Safety Precautions 2-10 Disposal and Recycling Information ■ Rental/leased units Contact customer support. ■ Purchased units The machine must be disposed of separately from household and business waste. The separate collection and recycling of this product and/or its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
Keenbot Operational Manual 3 Machine Overview 3 Machine Overview Machine Front Machine Back Machine Side & Item ① LED light ② Expression display ③ 3D camera ④ LiDAR sensor ⑤ Top camera ⑥ Bumper ⑦ Secondary wheel ⑧ Main wheel ⑨...
Keenbot Operational Manual 4 Operation 4 Operation 4-1 Charging the Machine Charge the machine. ■ Be sure to fully charge the machine when using it for the first time or when the battery level is below 20%. * It takes 6 to 7 hours to fully charge the machine. When the charging indicator of the charger lights green, charging is complete.
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Keenbot Operational Manual 4 Operation To use the fully-charged machine, unplug the charging plug from the charging port and close the cover.
Keenbot Operational Manual 4 Operation 4-2 Turning the Power On / Off The power button is located on the back of the machine, on the right side under the cover. 4-2-1 Turning the power on Before turning the power on, move the machine to the Origin position that was determined during setup.
Keenbot Operational Manual 4 Operation ■ If you are using Keenbot Laser, the following screens will be displayed on the touch display when the power is turned on. When the machine starts normally, "Localisation successfully completed" is displayed on the touch display. Screens on touch display Description The localisation of the machine is ongoing.
Keenbot Operational Manual 4 Operation 4-3 Stop Button Operation In the following cases, press the stop button to stop the machine. ■ When moving the machine manually while it is operating. ■ When the machine is operating abnormally (such as moving in a direction different from the indicated one) and may cause damage to the surrounding environment.
Keenbot Operational Manual 4 Operation 4-4 Moving the Machine Manually To move the machine manually, turn the power off or press the stop button, then push the handles with both hands. ■ When moving the machine, do not push the machine with excessive force and do not hold the tray, the part beside the LiDAR sensor, or the expression display.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5 Machine Settings 5-1 About the Settings Menu Screen You can configure the settings of the machine from this menu screen. Tap "≡" in the upper left of the Home screen. The Settings screen is displayed on the left side of the screen. Tap "Settings".
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Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings Settings menu screen Item Description ① Countdown Show the remaining time the Settings screen is displayed (only when no operation is performed on the touch display). ② Basic settings Set often-used modes to be displayed on the Home screen, as well as font size and background color (see "5-2 Basic Settings"...
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-2 Basic Settings 5-2-1 Frequently used mode Set modes that are often used: Return / Course / Multi / One Way. Mode Description The machine will move and deliver meals / items to the selected Return destination, then move to the next one or return to Home after delivering.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-2-3 Select the number Set destination input mode between “Choose table number” or “Use keyboard”. 5-2-4 Table number ■ Table number text size Set the font size of the selected destination: Large / Medium / Small. ■...
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-3 Sound Settings Set volume of background music (BGM) and speech notifications when delivering meals / items, as well as BGM, etc. 5-3-1 Volume Set volume of background music (BGM) and speech notifications (Speech). To adjust the volume, move the adjustment button right or left.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings ■ Take food announcement rate Set frequency of speech notifications when arriving at destination in Return mode. 5-3-3 Voice for Course mode ■ BGM for Course mode Set the BGM played when moving in Course mode. ■...
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-4 Return Mode Settings Set walking speed when delivering meals / items, the time from the machine’s arrival at the destination until its departure to Home / the next destination, etc. 5-4-1 Stay duration for meal unloading Set the time from the machine’s arrival at the destination until its departure to Home / the next destination.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-4-4 Return speed Set walking speed for the machine returning from a destination to Home. To set walking speed, move the adjustment button right or left. Walking speed can be set in units of 1 cm/s. 5-4-5 Stable mode departure speed Set walking speed for the machine moving to a destination in Stable mode.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-5 Course Mode Settings The machine will transport and deliver meals / items according to selected course. 5-5-1 Operating mode ■ Operating mode Set the operation mode: Cycle / Single. 5-5-2 Walk pause duration ■...
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings ■ Stop duration at supply point Set the time from the machine’s arrival at the destination until its departure to Home / the next destination. To set the time, move the adjustment button right or left. Time can be set from 1 second to 5 minutes.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-6 Connecting to the Network (Wi-Fi) Connect the machine to the network. Set up Wi-Fi beforehand and connect the machine to the network when using the machine for the first time. Turn the Wi-Fi button on. Tap a network name to connect.
Keenbot Operational Manual 5 Machine Settings 5-7 About Me You can check the serial number of the machine, manufacturer, etc. About me Item Description ① Log upload Upload a log when a bug occurs. ② Manufacturer Manufacturer of the machine. ③...
Keenbot Operational Manual 6 Delivering Meals / Items 6 Delivering Meals / Items 6-1 Delivering Meals / Items to a Destination The machine delivers meals / items to customers. You can operate the machine from the Home screen. Place meals / items on a tray. Select one or more destinations.
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Keenbot Operational Manual 6 Delivering Meals / Items When the machine arrives at the destination, take meals / items from the tray, and tap “OK”. When another destination is selected, the machine moves to the next destination. Otherwise, the machine returns to Home.
Keenbot Operational Manual 6 Delivering Meals / Items 6-1-1 Pause a delivery Tap the touch display once on the delivery screen. Delivery will be paused, and the Paused screen will be displayed. Paused screen Item Description ① Paused The machine will resume delivery. ②...
Keenbot Operational Manual 6 Delivering Meals / Items 6-1-2 Change a destination Tap a destination to be changed. Tap "x" next to the selected destination to remove it. Tap a new destination.
Keenbot Operational Manual 6 Delivering Meals / Items 6-1-3 Set Stable mode When delivering unstable dishes (liquid in a glass, soup in a bowl, etc.), please turn Stable mode Turn Stable mode on. Tap "Go".
Keenbot Operational Manual 7 Maintenance 7 Maintenance 7-1 Taking Care of the Machine ■ Daily care After using the machine, clean any dirt with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water and wrung out tightly, then wipe off remaining water with a dry cloth and dry it well. ■...
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Keenbot Operational Manual 7 Maintenance ■ Monthly care Regularly inspect and clean the bottom of the machine every month. If it is extremely dirty, lay the machine on its side on a soft floor and wipe it with a cloth soaked in neutral detergent. ■...
Keenbot Operational Manual 7 Maintenance 7-2 Taking Care of the Ceiling Tags ■ Regularly check the area around the ceiling tags for objects that may hinder the ceiling tag recognition by the machine (hanging lanterns, ornaments, light sources, etc.). Please arrange the environment if necessary.
Keenbot Operational Manual 7 Maintenance 7-3 Storing the Machine Make sure to turn the machine off and charge the battery after use. ■ When not using the machine, turn it off and store it. ■ Store the machine where it will not be a hindrance to fire doors, stairs, or firefighting equipment. ■...
Keenbot Operational Manual 8 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting If any issue occurs, please try the following solutions. Issue Solution ① When the battery level is low, use the charger to charge the machine. The machine fails to boot up ② If the problem persists, contact customer support. ①...
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Keenbot Operational Manual 8 Troubleshooting ■ If a problem cannot be remedied, contact customer support. The Robot ID and the Model are required when inquiring with customer support. The Robot ID and the Model can be found on a sticker located under the expression display.
Keenbot Operational Manual 9 Machine Specifications 9 Machine Specifications Item Specification Model Keenbot Machine size (length × width × height) Keenbot: 506 mm × 502 mm × 1205 mm Keenbot Laser: 529 mm x 502 mm x 1205 mm 486 mm × 384 mm × 188 mm (1st level tray) Tray size (length ×...