WowWee ROBOQUAD User Manual page 20

Volume / Scanning
Volume
Program button
Shift-Red
Volume down
Roboquad's volume can be adjusted using the program buttons in shift-red. There
are 4 volume level settings: mute, low, medium and high.
When he is powered on, Roboquad's default volume setting is high.
Scanning
Activity button Awareness button
Shift-Green
Smart-scan
Shift-Orange
Shift-Red
Introduction
Roboquad's 'deep IR scanner' vision system enables him to see across 6
different scanning ranges, from right in front of his face to about several feet (1
meter approx.) away. Roboquad has several different sequences he performs that
help him to assess distances, obstacles and threats. This section will cover how
Roboquad uses these scanning sequences.
Note:
Scanning times are not as long as normal when Roboquad is in
Program mode.
Smart-scan
Roboquad will enter his active/high stance and perform a first pass scan. He will
make more scan passes and if anything within his vision changes from the first
pass scan (ie. appears or disappears), he will react according to his Aggression and
Activity levels.

Program play button
Volume up
Autonomy button
Scan left for nearest object
Scan right for nearest object Approach nearest object
Escape walk
Since this is a personality-based scan (he often uses it in Autonomy Mode), he will
sometimes choose to react to objects that do not appear or disappear, especially
when the Awareness is set high.
Scan (left/right) for nearest object
Using this scan, Roboquad will look for the nearest object and turn to face it. He
will start scanning from side to side using his medium range scan, with his head
starting centrally. When he sees something, he will acknowledge it with a nod of
his head and if he needs to, turn to face it. If the object is in front of him, he will
remain stationary.
Approach nearest object
Roboquad will scan his surroundings, moving his head back and forth to find the
nearest object. He will make a few scanning passes, scanning at an increased
range with each pass. If he finds something he will turn and move towards it,
stopping when he reaches it.
Escape walk
Roboquad scans all around him to find the easiest escape route. The sound you
hear is feedback from the IR reflecting off anything he sees. He will choose the
largest space and move towards it. If he sees no gaps he will turn and repeat the
scan behind him.
When his Awareness is medium or high, he will often use this scan to find an exit
when he encounters obstacles.
Flinch
Roboquad will flinch if an object approaches his face very quickly. He can be
flinched in normal mode and when moving forward. If Roboquad is flinched, he
will perform a flinch reaction. After each flinch he will reset and start again. After
3 flinches in a row Roboquad will turn his sound and vision sensors off.