Vision Sensors - WowWee Roboreptile User Manual

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Roboreptile has Infrared Vision Sensors that enable him to detect
movement and avoid obstacles in his path. The sensors react best
to movement in the area just in front of his nose.
Roboreptile's Vision Sensors will react when moving or stationary, but
he is unable to see anything when hooded. To interact with
Roboreptile using his Vision Sensors, he must stop moving first
otherwise he will perform an Obstacle Avoidance.
Moving – Obstacle Avoidance
While moving, his reactions are called Obstacle Avoidance and
will be the same whether he is in Hungry or Satisfied Mood.
While walking he is not able to detect movement so he will
react to any object (including the user) that enters his field of
vision as if it is an obstacle, whether it is moving or stationary.
Stationary
When stationary, he will react differently to an object entering
his field of vision. When he first sees an object he will jump up
onto his back legs. He will track the movement of an object
left and right.
Tracking for too long
If Roboreptile tracks an object for too long he will become bored,
perform an animation and stop tracking the object.
Object lost
If the object Roboreptile is tracking is lost, he can sometimes find
it again. If the object has been lost for too long he will walk away.
Dizzy
Moving the object that Roboreptile is tracking from side to side,
and making him turn again and again can make him a little dizzy
(this animation is the same as the Dizzy button).
Pounce
If the object Roboreptile is tracking is stationary straight in front
of his face (both sensors triggered) for about 3 seconds, he will
move towards it depending on his mood.
When in Hungry Mood he will lunge and jump for the object.
In Satisfied Mood, Roboreptile is lethargic and will still lunge
but less vigorously.
Roboreptile will return to Free Roam after all visual interaction
ceases.
IMPORTANT
Roboreptile's Infrared Vision System is based on reflection. This means that he can see highly reflective
surfaces like white walls or mirrors more easily and at greater distances. When hooded Roboreptile's
vision system is off and he does not have Infrared capabilities.