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Chapter 1 Getting Started: Operating Hints
Part 1 General Operating Instructions
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started
OPERATING HINTS
ROBOTRONICS, Inc. robots are a unique and exciting tool in the hands of a skilled
and trained operator. Much of the excitement the robot conveys is provided by the operator.
The selection and training of the operator should be done carefully, so as to provide a
person with good judgment and an outgoing personality. The operator is the single most
important feature that the robot has. Nevertheless, with a little practice anyone can learn to
operate the robot and even those with a shy personality can be very effective using the
robot.
When operating the robot, always maintain charged batteries and never operate the
robot out of line-of-sight.
When operating in crowds, always have a trained person posted near the robot to
help in crowd control, and to protect the robot from vandalism. This person is also available
to answer questions and interact with the robot.
Operating distance should never exceed 100 feet. When moving the robot through
crowds, the robot should be operated slowly and smoothly without any sudden changes of
direction. Walls, turns, and other obstacles are hazards to be avoided. Safe clearance
should be maintained between these obstacles and the robot. The robot should not be
operated near stairs. When operating on a stage you should leave plenty of distance
between the robot and the edge of the stage and should keep the area below the stage
clear of anyone.
Never leave the robot "ON" when unattended or in direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
The robot is designed to be operated on hard, smooth surfaces and carpet. Avoid
extra deep shag carpet, dirt, gravel, or grass surfaces. Avoid steep inclines or large uneven
surfaces such as curbs, gutters, or uncovered electrical lines.
Never operate the robot with low batteries in the transmitter, the voice system, or in
the robot itself.
The robot can be a highly successful tool for humor and entertainment. Appropriate
jokes, stories and general conversation can be very effective. Children of all ages are
strongly attracted to the robot. They will talk to it, hug it, kiss it, and generally treat it as a
good friend. The smaller sized robots are most effective with children. They are light in
weight and just the right size to communicate with children. Their light weight plastic
construction makes them extremely safe even around the smallest child.
The most important ingredient to the use and effective operation of the robot is
common sense. The following instructions will help you set up the robot and start using it.