USER'S MANUAL

ITEM NO. 8081

AGES: 6+

W W W. R O B O S A P I E N O N L I N E . C O M

Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the Robosapien, a sophisticated fusion of
technology and personality. With a full range of dynamic motion, interactive
sensors and a unique personality, Robosapien is more than a mechanical
companion, he's a multi-functional, thinking, feeling robot with attitude!
Explore Robosapien's vast array of functions and programs. Mold his behavior
any way you like.
Be sure to read this manual carefully for a complete understanding of the many
features of your new robot buddy.

Product Contents:

Check to make sure you have the following:

(1) Robosapien
(1) Infra Red Remote Controller
(1) Pick Up Accessory

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Robosapien

ROBOSAPIEN
A Fusion of Technology and Personality

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Remote
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Pick Up Accessory

For more information visit: www.robosapienonline.com

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Content
Introduction & Contents

P.1-2

Battery Details

P.3

Robosapien Body Overview

P.4

Robosapien Operation Overview

P.5

Controller Index

P.6

RED Commands - upper controller

P.7

RED Commands - middle & lower controller

P.8

GREEN Commands - upper controller

P.9

GREEN Commands - middle & lower controller

P.10

ORANGE Commands - upper controller

P.11

ORANGE Commands - middle & lower controller

P.12

Program Mode - touch sensors

P.13

Program Mode - sonic sensor

P.14

Program Mode - master command

P.15

Troubleshooting Guide

P.16

Notes

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P.2

Battery Details
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:
Your robot is powered by 4 x "D" size Alkaline batteries (2 batteries in each foot ).
Your remote controller is powered by 3 x "AAA" batteries.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
Be sure the robot power button is in the OFF position (OUT) before installing or changing batteries.
Remove the battery covers with a Phillips/crosshead screwdriver as shown.
Install recommended batteries as shown, making sure battery polarity is correct.
Replace battery doors and carefully tighten all screws.

Robosapien

1.5V
"D"
LR20
UM1

1.5V
"D"
LR20
UM1

1.5V
"D"
LR20
UM1

1.5V
"D"
LR20
UM1

Base of Feet
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
Do not mix used and new batteries. Replace all batteries at the same
time.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon Zinc) or rechargeable (NickelCadmium) batteries. Only use new batteries of the same type.
Due to small parts, it is recommended that batteries be installed or
replaced only by adults.
Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity or the robot will not
work.
Dead batteries should be removed so they don't leak and damage the
battery contacts.
Do not short circuit battery terminals or battery contacts.
Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable batteries are not recommended for use in this robot.

1.5V "AAA"
LR03 UM4
1.5V "AAA"
LR03 UM4

Remote
Control

1.5V "AAA"
LR03 UM4

Bottom View
Low Battery Indicators:
When Robosapiens batteries grow weak, your Robosapien will move and walk very slowly.
- When this occurs, power robot OFF and replace all batteries.
When the remote controller's batteries grow weak, the indicator light will shine very dimly.
- When this occurs, replace all the batteries in the remote controller.

NOTE:
Robot will just stop when battery power gets VERY low. Power off and replace all batteries.
Some lighting or sunlight can interfere with Infra-Red signals Move the robot into shadow.

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Robosapien Body Overview

1. Infra-Red receiver

Always point the Controller

towards Robosapien's head.

2. Eye Lights

Blink and move when

he executes a command.
Look in Robosapien's eyes to
see what he is "thinking".

6. Palm Lights

(Both hands)
Light up when you
move an arm or
when you press STOP.

3. Sonic Sensor

Senses sounds when

in LISTEN mode.

5. Hand Sensors

(Both hands)
Sense touch at the
tips of the longest fingers.

4. Foot Sensors

(Both feet)
Sense any touch to
the front or back of the foot.

NOTE: Always point the Controller at Robosapien's head.

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Robosapien Operation Overview

Robosapien has 67 easy to access command functions.
The command functions feature: Direct Control,
Combination Actions, Actions with Attitude, Demo Modes
and Programming mode to build your own dynamic
sequence of motions!
Explore the unique multi-level remote control for hours of
fun and action!
ON

Press once to turn power ON

OFF

Where is Robosapien's power switch?

The power switch is located on the robots back, below the right shoulder blade.
Press once to turn ON. Robosapien will awaken with a yawn, a stretch and then say "Uh-huh." Robosapien is now
ready for your commands.
How do I access the levels of commands on the Controller?
By using the SELECT button! The Select buttons works just like the CAPS LOCK on a computer keyboard. Every
controller button can do at least three different things. Pressing the Select button once (controller displays a green
light) activates all the GREEN commands on the remote. Pressing the Select button twice (controller displays an
orange light) activates all the ORANGE commands.
What are the RED command buttons for?
The red commands on the upper sections of the controller directly control Robosapien's movements (arms and legs).
For further information see page 7.
The red commands on the lower section of the controller are used for Programming your Robosapien - for detailed
information see page 13 to 15.
What are the GREEN command buttons for?
The green commands on the upper sections of the controller execute combination actions (Pick Up, Throw). For
further information see page 9.
The green commands on the lower section of the controller execute your Programmed sequences - for detailed
information see page 13 to 15.
What are the ORANGE command buttons for?
The orange commands on the upper sections of the controller access "attitude actions" (ie.,"High-5", "Burp"). For
further information see page 11.
The orange commands on the lower section of the controller execute three pre-programmed demo sequences - for
detailed information see page 12.

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Controller Index
Infra-red transmitter

Selection indicator light

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STOP button

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SELECT button

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NOTE: The LEFT side of the Controller operates Robosapien's RIGHT side, the RIGHT side of the
Controller operates Robosapien's LEFT side.

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Red Commands - upper controller

Red Commands directly control Robosapien's movements.
1 RIGHT ARM UP

6 LEFT ARM UP

Press twice to fully raise arm up.

Press twice to fully raise arm up.

2 RIGHT ARM DOWN

7 LEFT ARM DOWN

Press twice to
fully lower arm down.

Press twice to
fully lower arm down.
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8 LEFT ARM IN
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3 RIGHT ARM IN

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Press twice to
fully turn arm inwards.
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10 TILT BODY LEFT

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5 TILT BODY RIGHT

Press twice to
fully turn arm outwards.

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Press twice to
fully turn arm outwards.

9 LEFT ARM OUT

KIC

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4 RIGHT ARM OUT

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Press twice to
fully turn arm inwards.

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STRIKE 2 STRIKE 2

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Press once to tilt body to the right.

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Press once to tilt body to the left.

Red Commands middle & lower body

THU
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11 WALK
PIC
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5

FORWARD

GR

OP Press once to
AB
OP
walk forward.
DR
Press twice to move
forward
slowly.
SLEEP
LISTEN
CH

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B

TU

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PIC
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5

DR

Press once to
walk backwards.
Press twice to
move
SO
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backwards
IC
slowly.

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Select Button
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18 Left
Sensor
Program

PS

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SELECT

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17 Sonic Sensor
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13 AT ANY TIME PRESS

STOP TO END A COMMAND.

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Press once to turn

left on the spot.

UP K
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14 TURN LEFT

PS

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15 WALK
SELECT
BACKWARD

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Press once to turn

right on the spot.

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12 TURN RIGHT

THUM

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- Shag carpeted surfaces may limit

the walking function slightly.

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THU

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- For best performance, use on

flat surfaces or low carpet.

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Program

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16 Right Sensor
Program

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19 Master
Command
Program

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20 Program
Play

Programming is covered in
detail on page13-15.

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Green Commands - upper controller

Green Commands access combination actions.

THU

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To access the Green Commands, first press the

SELECT
SELECT button (
) once. The GREEN
indicator light will LIGHT AND HOLD to confirm the
selection.

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Robosapien's left arm lifts and presses

downward.
B

Robosapien's right arm lifts and presses

downward.

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6 LEFT HAND THUMP

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1 RIGHT HAND THUMP

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7 LEFT HAND PICK UP

ROB

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A Fusion

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of Technology

and Personality

ROB

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A Fusion

PIEN

of Technology

and Personality

ROBOSAPIEN

ROBOSAPIEN
A Fusion of Technology and Personality

PIC
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THU
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AN

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UP K
K
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PIC BA
LK
TA

Place Pick Up
Accessory next to
Robosapien's right foot
(see diagram) and he'll
pick it up!

A Fusion of Technology and Personality

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RO
TH URP
B

TH
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HIS OW
TL
E

Place Pick Up
Accessory next to
Robosapien's left foot
(see diagram) and he'll
pick it up!

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PI
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HIG UP
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AB

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SELECT
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10 LISTEN
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SELECT

W
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ESO

If an object is
already in
Robosapien's left hand,
press Throw and he'll
toss it!

PS

SO

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ST

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Robosapien goes to sleep (all

sensors are inactive). Press STOP or
WAKE UP to wake him up (see page
10). After approx. 2 hours of
uninterrupted sleep, he'll power
himself off to save energy.

9 LEFT HAND THROW

TA

OP
DR

GR

OP
CH

5 SLEEP

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KIC
K

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PS

4 RIGHT HAND THROW

Robosapien leans
forward and closes
his arms!

EP
ST

KIC

ES

THUM

If an object is
already in
Robosapien's right hand,
press Throw and he'll
toss it!

8 LEAN FORWARD
R

TU
RN

Robosapien leans
backward and opens
his arms!

ST
E

3 LEAN BACKWARD

BU
LL
DO

EP

R
ZE

ST

SLEEP
LISTEN
STRIKE 2 STRIKE 2

UP

PO

ER

OF

Robosapien responds to a sound or tap

on his body with a default grunt, or a
Sonic Sensor Program sequence
programmed by you. See
Programming on page14 for further
details.

Green Commands middle & lower controller

12 RIGHT TURN STEP

11 FORWARD STEP

13 RESET

Rotates Robosapien
45 degrees to the
right.

Robosapien takes
two steps forwards.

Resets Robosapien
to his original
Default position.

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ST

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AN

ST
RIK

1
TH
W RO
HIS W
TL
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W
RO
TH URP
B

ST

SLEEP
LISTEN
STRIKE 2 STRIKE 2

BU
LL
DO

EP

R
ZE

TU

Rotates Robosapien
45 degrees to the
left.

TU
RN

EP
ST

BA

16 Right Sensor

ST

ST
R

AR
RO

PS

SE

IK
E

RIK
ST

RE

OO

EP

SELECT BUTTON

SELECT

HT
RIG

LE
FT

Program Execute

AN

CE

SO
N
IC
EM

Plays right sensor

routine.
See Programming Mode
- touch sensors, page13.

14 LEFT TURN STEP

ST
E

Robosapien takes
two steps backwards.

AN
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EEP
SW

P
THUM

SW
EEP

UP K
K
C
PIC BA
LK
TA

15 BACKWARD STEP

PIC
HIG K U
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5

THUM
P

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W
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LD
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Press once to access

GREEN Commands,
press twice to access
ORANGE Commands.

F
OF

19 Master Command

Program Execute

PIC
HI K UP
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5

MP

SW
EEP

CH
OP

OP

RO

RP
BU

TU

ST
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BU
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DO

ST

KI

ET

T
LIF

PS

CK

EP
ST

CK

ES

Plays left sensor routine.

See Programming Mode
touch sensors, page13.

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EP

DA
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IC

SO
N

CE

HT
RIG

LE
FT

SELECT

EM

Robot goes through his

wakeup routine.

TH
RO
HI
W
ST
LE

LISTEN
STRIKE

R
ZE

ST

SLEEP
STRICK

EP

TU
RN

TH

KI

20 Wake Up

Program Execute

EEP

GR
AB

OP
CH
DR

SW

MP
THU

UP
K
CK
PIC BA
LK
TA

Plays program routine.

See Programming Mode
- master command,
page15.

18 Left Sensor
THU

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UP

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17 Sonic Sensor

Program Execute

MO

Plays sonic routine.

See Programming Mode
sonic sensor, page14.

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Orange Commands - upper controller

Orange Commands access actions with attitude.

PI
CK
HI
GH UP
5

THU

ST

MP

KE
RI

SW

EEP

THU

EEP
SW

MP

LE
AN

ST

AN
LE

TH

UP
CK
CK
PI
BA
LK
TA

To access the ORANGE Commands, press the

SELECT
SELECT button (
) TWICE. The orange
indicator light will LIGHT AND HOLD to confirm the
selection.

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HI
W
ST
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W
RO
RP
BU

TU

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ST

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RN

ST
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BU
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DO

EP

R
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ST

SLEEP
LISTEN
STRIKE 2 STRIKE 2

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RO

ST

PS

6 LEFT HAND SWEEP

B

1 RIGHT HAND SWEEP

ES
E

ST
RIK
E

KE
RI
ST

OO

EP

Knock things forward with

a sweeping arm and waist
action!
T
RIGH

Knock things forward with

a sweeping arm and waist
action!

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7 TALK BACK

PIC
HIG K U
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5

THU
MP

SW

RIK
ST

AN
LE

THU

EEP

EE
SW

MP

LE
AN

UP K
K
C
PIC BA
LK
TA

Robosapien stretches
up for a big High 5
and says "Aaay"!

W
AK

2 HIGH 5

LE
FT

SELECT

ST
RIK
E

Grunts and gestures.

Robosapien's quite
the conversationalist.

1
TH
W RO
HIS W
TL
E

W
RO
TH URP
B

SLEEP
LISTEN
STRIKE 2 STRIKE 2

Robosapien
performs a inside
strike with a mighty
"Hoy-yah!"

ST

BA

PI
CK
HIG UP
H
5

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DR

T
LIF

SSW
TEEEP
P

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THUM

SW

EEP

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GR

OP
CH

AB

CH

UP
CK
CK
PI
BA
LK
TA

4 BURP

KP

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PS

KIC

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KIC
K

EP
ST

TU
RN

ST
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TU

THUM

TH
W RO
HIS W
TL
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LISTEN
STRIKE

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DO

EP

RIG

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FT

R
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ST

9 WHISTLE

OP

SELECT

W
RO
TH URP
B

SLEEP
STRICK

HT
TU

D
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B

ST

KIC

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T
LIF

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Listen to that crazy

Wolf Whistle!
Nice software.

PS

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ST

SO
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KIC

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EM

High technology
doesn't mean better
table manners!

8 LEFT HAND STRIKE 1

N

Robosapien performs
a inside strike with a
mighty "Hi-yah!"

BU
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DO

EP

R
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3 RIGHT HAND STRIKE 1

OO

EP

CU
TE

DE

L
AL

RIGH
T
O1

EX

An open hand strike with a

powerful "Hoy-hah, 'oOOo".

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5 RIGHT HAND STRIKE 2

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FT

SELECT

DE

10 LEFT HAND STRIKE 2

An open hand strike with a
powerful "Hi-hah, 'oOOo".

Orange Commands middle & lower controller

12 RIGHT HAND

11 BULLDOZER

13 ROAR

Robosapien performs
an outside strike.

Pushes forward 8
steps. Better not get
in his way!

Robosapien lifts both

arms and roars!

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ST

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1
TH
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ST

SLEEP
LISTEN
STRIKE 2 STRIKE 2

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SE

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16 DEMO 1

OO

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SELECT BUTTON

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SELECT

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Press once for GREEN

commands. Press twice
for ORANGE Commands.

F
OF

19 ALL DEMO

18 DEMO 2

PIC
HI K UP
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5

THU

MP

SW
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EEP

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MP
THU

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All 3 pre-programmed
DEMOs play in a row.

STRIKE 3

ST
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14 LEFT HAND
Robosapien performs
an outside strike.

BU
LL
DO

EP

Robosapien comes
out Karate chopping!

ST
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W
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TH URP
B

R
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Oop's, you'll
have to excuse him.
It must be something
he ate!

AN
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SW

P
THUM

SW
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UP K
K
C
PIC BA
LK
TA

15 OOPS!

PIC
HIG K U
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5

THUM
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STRIKE 3

CH
OP

OP

TH

RO

RP
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TU

ST

KI

CK

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ST

TU
RN

ST
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TH
RO
HI
W
ST
LE

LISTEN
STRIKE

BU
LL
DO

EP

R
ZE

ST

SLEEP
STRICK

The ultimate in
Attitude!

OO

EP

CE
DA
N

IC

SO
N
EM

Robosapien completely Powers Off.

To reactivate him, press the ON/OFF
button (located on Robosapien's
back) twice.

HT
RIG

20 POWER OFF

LE
FT

SELECT

O
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W
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UP

L DE
AL

W
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17 DANCE DEMO

MO

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OF

Robosapien shows off his dance

prowess.....and he's got the moves!

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DO

EP

R
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ST

Programming Mode - touch sensors

TU

BA

ST

RO

ST
RIK

3
C

SE

AR

PS

RE

RIK
ST

Robosapien has three programmable sensors and a

Master program, that allows you to take control of the
following unique programming environments:

EP
ST

TU
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ST
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CE

IC

AN

SO
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)#18

HT
RIG

2) Left Sensor Program (

)#16

LE
FT

SELECT

1) Right Sensor Program (

3) Sonic Sensor Program (
4) Master Program (

)#17

)#19

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W
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Touch Sensors:

UP

L
AL

O
M
DE

W
PO

ER

F
OF

The sensors on Robosapien's Fingers, Toes and Heels

can all be programmed to respond when touched.
They also trigger whenever he walks into an obstacles.

Right & Left Sensor Programs:

a) Ensure the Controller is in normal mode (indicator light on Controller is DARK).
b) Press the Right or Left Sensor Program button once (Robosapien beeps - you are now in program
mode).
c) Program up to six steps (the Select button does not count as step). For example:
Walk Forward, Right Arm Out, Left Arm Out, (SELECT, SELECT, ROAR), Tilt Body Right, Tilt Body Left.
d) Robosapien will now automatically repeat your programmed sequence.
e) If you wish to program less than six steps, you need to 'close' the program by pressing PROGRAM PLAY
(
) once, after you've completed your selection - for example:
SELECT
Walk Forward, Turn Right, ( SELECT
) High 5, PROGRAM PLAY (
).
f) To trigger the sensor, touch a long finger, or a toe/heel sensor (on the side corresponding to the sensor
program you set). Alternatively press SELECT once (GREEN command mode), followed by R> or L>
Sensor Program Execute (depending on which side has been programmed) and he'll also run through
the routine.

Clearing the Program/Holding the Program:

a) To clear the program and return to the Default program, press the Right, or Left Sensor Program button
once, followed by the Program Play button and the program will clear.
b) Turning Robosapien off will also clear any previously set programs.
c) Use the Sleep function to hold the program in Robosapien's memory for up to two hours.

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DO

EP

R
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ST

Programming Mode - sonic sensor

TU

R
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ST

TU
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ST
E

BA

ST

RO

ST
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3
C

SE

AR

PS

RE

RIK
ST

Robosapien can be set up as a "room guard" or can

even start dancing to your favorite music using the
built-in Sonic Sensor Program function.

OO

EP

HT
RIG

Sonic Sensor Programs:

LE
FT

SELECT

AN

IC

SO

EM

CE

a) Ensure the Controller is in the normal Command

mode (indicator light on the Controller is DARK).
b) Press the Sonic Sensor Program button (
)
once; Robosapien says "BEEP!". You are now in
program entry mode.
c) Program up to SIX steps (the SELECT button does not
count as a step).
For example:
WALK FORWARD, RIGHT ARM OUT, STOP,
SELECT
( SELECT
- ROAR), TILT BODY RIGHT, TILT BODY LEFT. After six steps, Robosapien will
automatically repeat your programmed sequence so you can check what it will do.
d) If you wish to program less than six steps, you need to 'close' the program by pressing PROGRAM
PLAY (
) after you've completed your selection - for example:
SELECT
WALK FORWARD, ( SELECT
- HIGH 5), WALK BACKWARDS, PROGRAM PLAY.
f) To review your program again, press SELECT once (Controller indicator light goes GREEN), followed by
Sonic Sensor button. Robosapien will run through your routine.
g) To put Robosapien into SONIC RESPONSE mode, press SELECT followed by LISTEN. He'll now wait for
a sharp sound or tap on his body, then run through your programmed routine.
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DE

EX
EC
UT
E

W
AK

UP

L
AL

O
M
DE

W
PO

ER

F
OF

Clearing the Program/Holding the Program:

a) To clear the sonic program and return to the Default program, press the Sonic Program button once,
then PROGRAM PLAY.
b) Turning Robosapien off will also clear any programs.
c) Use the Sleep function ( SELECT, SLEEP )to hold the program in Robosapien's memory for a up to two
hours.

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Programming Mode - master command

TU

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ST

TU
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ST

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ST
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Master Programs:

SE

AR

PS

A main feature of the Robosapien is that he can be

programmed in segments. The 14 step Master Program can
"link in" any 6-step Sensor Program for long play routines.

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ST

RE

OO

EP

SELECT

IC

D
AN

SO

EM

CE

LE

HT
RIG

FT

a) Ensure the Controller is in the Red Command

mode (indicator light on the Controller is DARK).
b) Press the MASTER PROGRAM (
) button once;
Robosapien says "Beep". You are now in program entry
mode.
c) Program up to fourteen steps (the SELECT button does not
count as a step - see Touch Sensors page 13 for
example).
d) After 14 steps, the Robosapien will automatically execute
your Master Program sequence.
e) If you wish to program less than fourteen steps, you need to 'close' the program by pressing PROGRAM
PLAY (
).
- for example:Walk Forward, Turn Right, Walk Forward, Turn Left, Walk Backward,
SELECT
( SELECT
) High 5, Program Play.
f) To execute your program at any time, press PROGRAM PLAY.
g) To execute your program without linking in the sensor programs (so you can quickly review your Master
Program sequence), press SELECT, then MASTER PROGRAM.
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DE

EX
EC

W
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UP

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AL

O
M
DE

W
PO

ER

F
OF

Clearing the Program/ Holding the Program:

a) To clear the Master Program, press the MASTER PROGRAM button once, then press the PROGRAM
PLAY Button. The robot goes "OUAH!" to confirm the program is cleared.
b) Turning Robosapien off will also erase any Master Programs.
c) If you wish to keep your program, use the Sleep function (SELECT-SLEEP) to hold the program in
Robosapien's memory for up to two hours.

Extending the Program:

a) You can extend the length of the Master Command Program beyond fourteen steps by "linking in" any
of the three Sensor Programs. Sensor Programs can be mixed and matched in any pattern.
b) First pre-program any Sensor Program with a routine (see previous pages 13 & 14).
c) Press Master Program to enter your program as normal. Press SELECT then press any R>, S>, or L>
buttons. This sensor routine will be stored as ONE STEP in your master program. Repeat to add
additional sensor routines. On playback, those routines will play with no pause between execution.
d) To enter a Master Program so that the robot waits for each sensor input, enter your program as normal
then just press either R>, S>, or L> as one step. On playback, the robot will STOP at the beginning of
each sensor routine waiting for either a sensor touch or sound. For example: WALK FORWARD,
SELECT
SELECT
WALK BACKWARD, (
- R>), R>, ( SELECT
- STOP), ( SELECT - L>), L>,
SELECT
SELECT
STOP, (
- S>), LEFT ARM UP, (
- S>), S>, S>, PROGRAM PLAY.

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Troubleshooting Guide
If you are experiencing difficulties with Robosapien, use this
troubleshooting guide.
Problem
1

Robosapien is not responding

to the controller.

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 metres) distance.
c) Check that batteries are inserted correctly and that nothing comes between the batteries
and battery contacts.
d) Robosapien 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.

Robosapien has trouble

walking.

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 may have difficulty walking on thick carpets or slippery surfaces. For best
results only use your Robosapien 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.

Robosapien does not detect

sounds in Listen Mode.

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 Robosapiens body.

Robosapiens limbs are not

moving the way I want.

a) Robosapiens 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 to the default position. Press SELECT then the RESET (STOP) button.
5

Robosapien is behaving
erratically.

a) Press the STOP button twice, or turn Robosapien 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.

P.16

Notes

(use this page to write down your favourite program combos!)

P.17

Notes
Right Sensor

Master Program

6
7
Sonic Sensor

8
9
10

11

12
13

4
5

14

6
Left Sensor
1
2
3
4
5
6

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