Troubleshooting Guide - WowWee Robosapien X User Manual

If you are experiencing difficulties with Robosapien X™, use this troubleshooting guide.
Problem
1
. Robosapien X™
is not responding to
the Controller.
2
. Robosapien X™
has trouble walking.
3
. Robosapien X™
does not detect
sounds in Listen Mode.
4
. Robosapien X™ 's
limbs are not moving
the way I want.
5
. Robosapien X™
is behaving erratically.
Solution
a
. Stand robot upright, clear all obstacles from the feet and hand sensors, then
push Robosapien™ 's ON/OFF button until you hear the yawning power up
sequence.
b
. For best results keep a clear line of sight between the remote and the infra-red
receiver in the Robosapien™ 's head. Always point the controller directly at the
head and stay within 12 feet (3 meters) distance.
c
. Check that batteries are inserted correctly and that nothing comes between
the batteries and battery contacts.
d
. Robosapien X™ might be in PROGRAM MODE ("Beep, beep, beep"). Press
the PROGRAM PLAY button at the very bottom of the remote, then STOP to
restore regular operation.
e
. Certain types of electronic lighting or bright sunlight can jam infra-red signals
from reaching your robot. Lower the robot's sun visor or, if the problem persists,
move the robot into shadow or away from the interference.
f
. The robot will ignore remote control signals during his wakeup routine. Wait
until the wakeup routine finishes, then he will respond as normal.
a
. The hand or feet sensors detect objects in front or back. Use the BULLDOZER walking
mode (press SELECT twice, then BULLDOZER) or SELECT-STEP or SELECT-BACKSTEP
to move the robot away from the obstruction.
b
. Robosapien X™ may have difficulty walking on thick carpets or slippery
surfaces. For best results only use your Robosapien X™ on flat, level surfaces
(low pile carpets or hard floors).
c
. Something is stuck on the robot's feet. Check that nothing is caught or
preventing his footpads, legs, or hands from moving freely.
d
. Press <
> again (or press <
WALK mode, which is much more stable.
a
. Wait two seconds after LISTEN MODE activates before making sounds or
tapping the robot's body.
b
. Robosapien™ does not hear sounds that are soft or low-pitched.
Make a sharp sound (eg. clapping your hands), or tap Robosapien™ 's body.
a
. Robosapien™ 's arms and legs move to multiple positions. When a limb is
fully extended, use several button presses to find new positions.
b
. Reset the Robosapien X™ to the default position. Press SELECT then the
RESET (STOP) button.
a
. Press the STOP button twice, or turn Robosapien X™ off and back on again.
b
. Batteries are very low. Replace all batteries in the feet with fresh "D" batteries.
c
. Something is interfering with the infra-red signals. Move the Controller closer
to the robot, or move the robot to another location under different lighting.

Troubleshooting Guide

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