Boston Acoustics SPOT, User Manual

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OPERA
TION
Spot can walk in most places that a person can.
Only walk Spot in a safe operating environments
as outlined in this user guide.
1. On controller app, select Walk from action
menu . If Spot is sitting, it will stand up.
2. Use right joystick to turn Spot. This is easiest
when standing behind Spot.
3. Use left joystick to move Spot’s body. It can
move forward, backward, right, and left.
4. To stop movement, release fingers
from
joysticks
.
CHANGING SPEED
You can change Spot’s speed by selecting
options from the action bar. Beginners should
stay at Slow speed. High speeds affect Spot’s
ability
CHANGING BODY HEIGHT
Change Spot’s torso height with the controller in
Pro mode. Changing height is useful for raising
payload sensors to a greater height or to duck
under obstacles. Spot will walk most stably
when at 0 height (default). Other torso heights
will degrade performance.
to detect and avoid
obstacles.
RIGHT
JOYSTICK
LEFT
JOYSTICK
ACTION
MENU
STATUS
BAR
WALKING SPOT