BLUE FROG ROBOTICS BUDDY THE EMOTIONAL ROBOT User Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Guide USER GUIDE CONTENT ..................... 3 WHO IS BUDDY ........................ 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBOT ................4 Dimensions ................................4 Technical sheet ................................. 5 Robot movements ..............................6 Perceive, feel, facial expression. ......................... 6 Safety of the robot movements ........................... 1 3.5.1 Obstacles detection .................................. 1 3.5.2 Detection of edges cliff ................................ 3 Thresholds and slopes ............................5 3.6.1 Threshold crossings .
Page 3 User Guide Network menu WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth ......................... 1 5 Language, Sound, Display, Updates Settings .................... 2 0 Information « About BUDDY » ........................... 2 2 KEYBOARD ........................23 HOW TO SPEAK TO BUDDY .................... 26 BUDDY'S VOICE COMMANDS ..................27 QUESTIONS BUDDY CAN ANSWER ................29 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................31 MAINTENANCE ......................32 WASTE MANAGEMENT ....................
Page 4: User Guide Content
User Guide 1 User guide content This user guide describes in its entirety all the functions of the robot. A description of the equipment in its operation and maintenance. The access to menu settings to configure and personalize the robot. The list of applications delivered and how to launch and close them.
Page 5: General Description Of The Robot
User Guide 3 General description of the robot Buddy is made up of sensors (Obstacle detection, Cliff sensors, Cameras, Caress sensors, Omnidirectional microphones, Touch screen), and actuators (Wheel motors, head motors, arm connectors). Buddy expresses its emotions through a screen that displays its face and through LEDs on its shoulders and chest.
Page 6: Technical Sheet
User Guide Technical sheet ‘Power’ connector Camera 130° Directional micro Touch Screen 8’ Distance sensors Camera 80° Shoulder LED Lighting LED Obstacle sensors Heart LED Active camera LED Anti-pinch Speakers Charging pad Caress sensor Micro 360° Cliff sensors ‘Power’ button UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 5/44...
Page 7: Robot Movements
User Guide Robot movements Buddy has 4 degrees of freedom. • Linear motion o Move forward (Speed maximum 70 cm/s) o Move backward (Speed maximum 35 cm/s) • Three rotations o The body rotates Left/Right o The head rotates Left/Right (movement of ‘No’...
Page 8 Colored LEDs on the torso (its heart) and on the arm inserts. o LED lighting in front at head height. o Wheels and neck motors for body expression movements. © BLUE FROG ROBOTICS & BUDDY THE EMOTIONAL COMPANION ADRESSE : 10 rue Mercœur 75011 Paris...
Page 9: Safety Of The Robot Movements
User Guide Safety of the robot movements The safety principle for a robot is to stop if it detects obstacles that hinder its movements or edges of cliff during its movements. There is one exception to these rules, when the robot is remotely piloted by a person then the obstacle detection is disabled because it is the pilot who decides to stop.
Page 10 User Guide Area not detected when the robot moves towards a low table <56cm height : Undetected areas in rotation when the robot turns on itself: Undetected areas in rotation when the robot turns around on one wheel: UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 2/44...
Page 11: Detection Of Edges Cliff
User Guide 3.5.2 Detection of edges cliff Edge detection is done when the robot moves and encounters a hole. There are three types of situations: The robot is positioned on a table The robot is on the ground and encounters a descending staircase A hole in the ground in the path of the robot When the robot stops due to hole detection, it must be manually moved to unlock its wheels.
Page 12 User Guide Buddy Buddy Move Move forward forward Stairs : Holes in the ground: Sometimes Buddy doesn't detect holes in the ground. This can happen if the hole is a little deeper than the ground clearance of its wheel housing (1.5 cm). In this case, you simply must lift Buddy up to get it through the hole.
Page 13: Thresholds And Slopes
User Guide Thresholds and slopes Buddy can pass a number of obstacles such as door thresholds, carpet edges, ramps. 3.6.1 Threshold crossings The passages above an obstacle are characterized by a door threshold, a carpet edge or an object lying on the ground (a cable...). To pass these obstacles, their maximum height must be 1.5 cm.
Page 14: Energy Management
User Guide 4 Energy management A full recharge must be done after the first unpacking of the robot. The robot has an autonomy of up to 6 hours depending on its use. It can be manually connected to a power supply in case of static use or when it is switched off.
Page 15: Power On/Off Indicator
User Guide Power on/off indicator The power indicator is displayed at the top of the screen on the Buddy Menu page. When the robot is connected to the power supply The heart and shoulder LEDs light up once gradually in green. When the robot is disconnected from the power supply The heart and shoulder LEDs light up once gradually in red.
Page 16: Display Of Charge Level
User Guide Display of charge level Buddy must be started to indicate its charge level. The battery level is displayed at the top of the screen on the Buddy Menu page. Battery level is <10% LEDs blink progressively from red to orange Battery level is between 11% to 80% LEDs blink progressively from orange to green Battery level >80%...
Page 17: Power Supply From The Charging Station (Option)
User Guide Power supply from the charging station (Option) For the robot to self-park, the charging station must be fixed to the wall and the robot must be placed in visual proximity to its station. You can then start the robot parking process by the voice command "Ok Buddy, go park"...
Page 18: Starting The Robot
User Guide 5 Starting the robot The robot is switched on by pressing the 'Power' button and a sequence of logos and LEDs are displayed. The colors of the LEDs indicate the battery level (see LEDs charge level display) Switch on the robot Press the 'Power' button for 2 seconds Boot sequence Loading Firmware...
Page 19 User Guide 5.3 Search for updates Starting Buddy’s environment Looking for upgrade Buddy wakes up UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 11/44...
Page 20: Switch Off The Robot
User Guide 6 Switch Off the robot Two ways for turning off the robot: Long press (>5s) until the robot turns off Short press (<2s) then confirm by pressing the button displayed on the screen UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 12/44...
Page 21: Accessing The Buddy Menu
User Guide 7 Accessing the Buddy Menu All the settings parameters are accessible via the Buddy menu. Activate Menu Press anywhere on the screen to display the Menu button for 2s. The Apps Companion WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth Language, sound, display, updates About Buddy UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023...
Page 22: Apps Menu
User Guide Apps Menu Launching App Press the icon of the application you want to launch. Automatic launch option at startup Keep pressing on the application until the pop-up window appears. Activate option « Automatic launch » An auto-start indicator appears on the application icon UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023...
Page 23: Menu "Companion
User Guide Menu “Companion” Enable/Disable ’’Compagnon’’ Mode Click on ‘Proactive’ When the 'Proactive' button is activated, Buddy is in 'Companion' mode. See chapter 'Companion mode'. Network menu WiFi, 4G, Bluetooth Enable/Disable WiFi UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 15/44...
Page 24 User Guide Enable/Disable LTE 4G The SIM card must be inserted when the robot is switched off. A PIN code will be requested to activate the SIM card. Insert Nano-SIM card and switch on the robot UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 16/44...
Page 25 User Guide Quality test of network WiFi or LTE 4G Test results UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 17/44...
Page 26 User Guide Connecting Bluetooth device UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 18/44...
Page 27 User Guide Connected Bluetooth devices Bluetooth devices known but not connected UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 19/44...
Page 28: Language, Sound, Display, Updates Settings
User Guide Language, Sound, Display, Updates Settings Language and voice selection Volume and speech speed settings Volume control Audio output (e.g., to a connected Bluetooth speaker). Set the speed at which Buddy speaks. Setting the pitch of Buddy's voice. Listen to test voice, tone and speed of speech. UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 20/44...
Page 29 User Guide Brightness settings Update settings UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 21/44...
Page 30: Information " About Buddy
User Guide Information « About BUDDY » Model, SN, IMEI, SOFTWARE SOFTWARE, HARDWARE UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 22/44...
Page 31: Keyboard
User Guide SUPPORT 8 Keyboard Alphanumeric or numeric inputs Language settings UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 23/44...
Page 32 User Guide Numeric keyboard Special Characters Keyboard UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 24/44...
Page 33 User Guide Special Characters Keyboard (Shift) Press and hold to display the characters in 'Green'. Choose one of the special characters. UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 25/44...
Page 34: How To Speak To Buddy
User Guide 9 How to speak to Buddy Buddy can understand what is being said to it. First, it is necessary to say "Ok Buddy" to trigger its listening skills. Once triggered, Buddy goes into 'listening' mode - A particular face is displayed - LEDs light up yellow/green - Waves are displayed on the sides of its face Face 'Listen' and blue waves appear on each side...
Page 35: Buddy's Voice Commands
User Guide 10 Buddy's voice commands List of voice commands that Buddy understands and whose associated actions are executed. Buddy can be in 'Proactive' or 'Inactive' Companion mode. Even in 'Inactive' mode, Buddy includes some voice commands (blue column). Voice commands Actions OK BUDDY Trigger listening...
Page 36 User Guide WHAT IS THE DATE? Buddy gives the date WHAT IS THE DAY TODAY? CAN YOU DANCE? PLEASE DANCE FOR ME Buddy dances for a bit CAN YOU PLEASE DO A LITTLE DANCE WALK ARROUND GO FOR A WALK Buddy goes for a random walk TAKE A WALK STOP WALKING AROUND...
Page 37: Questions Buddy Can Answer
User Guide SAD Sad SCARED Scared BE AFRAID SICK Sick HAPPY Happy LOVING Love TIRED Tired GRUMPY Grumpy SURPRISED Surprised ANGRY Angry LISTENING Listening 11 Questions Buddy can answer Voice commands HELLO BUDDY GOODBYE TELL ME A JOKE CAN YOU TELL A JOKE? SAY SOMETHING MIMIC THE DOG MIMIC THE CAT...
Page 38 User Guide DO YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVES? WHAT ARE YOUR ORIGINS? WHO DESIGNED YOU? WHO MADE YOU? ARE YOU A BOY? ARE YOU A GIRL? ARE YOU A ROBOT? DO YOU HAVE BROTHERS AND SISTERS? CAN I GIVE YOU A KISS? MAY I KISS YOU? ARE ROBOTS SUBJECT TO RULES? WHAT RULES DO ROBOTS FOLLOW?
Page 39: Safety Instructions
• Do not use the power supply if the wires are damaged. • Only use accessories approved by Blue Frog Robotics. • The robot works properly in an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C and a humidity level ideally between 35% and 65%.
Page 40: Maintenance
User Guide 13 Maintenance The robot has many sensors to perceive its environment. The proper functioning of the sensors depends on their cleanliness. Here are the sensor locations to be cleaned with a dry cloth or cotton swab. Do not use cleaning products that could damage the painted surface of the robot. UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 32/44...
Page 41: Waste Management
User Guide 14 Waste management This symbol on the product, its accessories or documentation indicates that neither the product nor its used electronic accessories (charger, robot, battery, accessories, etc.) may be disposed of with other household waste. To avoid harm to the environment or human health due tò...
Page 42: Personal Data Protection
User Guide La gestion des données personnelles respecte la conformité RGPD. La base de données comprenant les données des utilisateurs est hébergée en Europe. Les images prises lors du service de Téléprésence sont acquises par les caméras du robot puis transférées et stockées sur la Tablette. Toutes les images peuvent être 15 Personal data protection supprimées depuis le Menu de l’Application MyBuddyApp.
Page 43: Warranty, Support And After-Sales Service
User Guide 16 Warranty, Support and AFTER-SALES SERVICE The standard warranty is two years return to the workshop with no commitment on the time of care and repair. The procedures for contacting customer service are as follows: UserGuide Buddy G4.5 March 2023 35/44...
Page 44: Legal Notice
User Guide 17 Legal notice We, BLUE FROG ROBOTICS, declare under our sole responsibility, that the Buddy The Robot equipment, model B02, is in compliance with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. We hereby declare that all essential radio test suites have been performed and that the above product complies with all essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.