Flinch Response; Obstacle Avoidance - WowWee Robosapien User Manual

Vision Systems

FLINCh RESPONSE

If you suddenly put something very close to Robosapien™V2's eyes
while covering all sensors (when he is not already tracking
something), he will respond with a flinch reflex.
• He will turn his color camera on
when he does this. If the
object remains close and
stationary for a few seconds
he will try to identify the color.
(See Color Camera, page 23-25).
• If you do not hold the object
stationary in front of his face,
he will start to track the
movement with his IR vision.
Note: To make Robosapien™V2
perform a flinch you must hold
the object close enough to his
face to cover all his sensors as
shown in the diagram.

OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE

While Robosapien™V2 is moving he uses his Infrared Vision System
to avoid obstacles.
Caution: Robosapien™V2 will not detect the edge of tables. Keep an
eye on him while he is walking on tables or near stairs or steps.
• Robosapien™V2's Infrared vision does not function while he is
walking backwards or turning.
• Robosapien™V2 can sometimes be a bit too cautious and refuse
to walk through gaps that he can physically fit through.
• If this happens you can turn off his Vision Systems with the Vision
Systems On/Off
• He will still use his gauntlets and foot sensors to react to
obstacles when his vision is off. (See foot and gauntlet sensors
on page 29.)
• His infrared vision sensors are based on reflection, This means
that he can see highly reflective surfaces like white walls or
mirrors more easily and at greater distances.
on the controller.
Cover these
sensors to make
him flinch.
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