PIAGGIO gita User manual

User Manual

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BEFORE USING YOUR gita, BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS USER MANUAL, INCLUDING EACH OF THE WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS AND/
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR
CONCERNS YOU CAN CONTACT PIAGGIO FAST FORWARD CUSTOMER
CARE BY PHONE [phone] OR ON THE MYGITA.COM WEBSITE.

FAILURE TO HEED THE BELOW WARNINGS, OR TO FOLLOW THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SET FORTH BELOW, MAY CAUSE INJURY TO
YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALWAYS CHECK
AND OBEY ANY APPLICABLE LAWS OR REGULATIONS WHICH
GOVERN OR RESTRICT THE USE OF YOUR gita. USE gita AT YOUR
OWN RISK AND WITH SERIOUS ATTENTION TO YOUR
SURROUNDINGS AND TO SAFE OPERATION AT ALL TIMES. ALWAYS
USE COMMON SENSE.
Warnings and Safety Instructions

• Never allow anyone under 18 years old to use gita without continuous adult supervision.
• Never use gita to transport children, pets or hazardous cargo.
• Never allow children or pets to play with or sit in the cargo bin or on gita, even if gita is
not being used.
• Never operate gita next to clis or drop-os, on steep slopes, or in any other location
where it could fall.
• Never operate gita on escalators or stairs.
• Never submerge gita in water.
• Never set gita on fire or use it to transport flammable material.
• Never use gita where prohibited by applicable laws or regulations.
• Never charge the battery outdoors; the battery charger is for indoor use only.
• Never charge the battery with any charger other than the one supplied with your gita.
• Never operate gita while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled
substances.
• Never transport gita without properly securing it first.
• Never use gita without a cargo bin or a gita-certified insert to protect gita’s internal
components.
Warnings

• Be aware of how and where you walk because gita will try to follow
you.
• Take special care when entering enclosed spaces like elevators; keep
in mind that gita has to fit in as well.
• Take special care when entering small spaces that may be crowded
or contain fragile goods or materials.
• Take special care when crossing streets; don’t forget that gita needs
to cross safely as well.
• Always keep gita safely away from cars and motor vehicle trac.
• Always be aware of your surroundings, including those around you.
• Be aware that many people have never seen a gita and don’t know
how it works or what it does.
• Be aware that people may not immediately realize that you are
operating a gita, so employ caution and think ahead.
• Be aware that gita is behind you when you walk towards or among
people (e.g., on a sidewalk).
Safety and best practices

gita has been carefully designed and tested to comply with all
applicable standards. The design is human-centric and human-
friendly with a strong focus on safety. gita’s rounded exterior and its
resilient but deformable plastic body make it smooth and safe to be
around. Several cameras and sensors help gita safely navigate its
environment and stop before any contact with humans or objects.
When gita loses its leader it stops and waits to re-pair. gita’s control
systems limit its top speed and the force applied by its drive motors.
The power source inside gita meets UN safety standards for operation
worldwide.
gita contains a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not attempt to service
or repair the battery. If damaged, contact Piaggio Fast Forward
Customer Care at [phone].
Please dispose of gita properly and in accordance with all local
regulations. If you need instructions regarding proper disposal please
contact Piaggio Fast Forward Customer Care at [phone].
General

Table of contents
What is gita?
gita Components
Your first walk with gita
Interacting with gita
Park
Ready
Follow
Mute
Charging
Power on and off
Cargo bin
Phone charging
Streaming
Moving, lifting and transporting gita
Maintenance, Service, and Support
Warranty
Specifications
Data privacy
Copyright
Index
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What is gita?
gita is a robot that always follows the lead of a
human being. It is designed for outdoor and indoor
hands-free operation in a wide variety of settings,
from cities to oces and homes to suburban
communities.
Your interactions with gita happen through two
buttons that change their color, brightness, and
pattern as a function of those interactions.
The wheel lights communicate gita’s current state
and speed to bystanders.
A headlight automatically comes on and o as a
function of the ambient light level.
Sounds adjust their volume dynamically based on
ambient noise and communicate gita’s state.
The cargo bin carries up to 40 pounds and has a lid
that can be locked through the mygita app while
gita is parked. A phone charging port in this bin
lets you charge your mobile phone while gita is
powered on.
The mygita app is available for iOS and Android
smartphones. It is required for gita’s operation and
adds advanced functionality: security,
information, and support.
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Charger
gita Components
Lid Handle
Lid
Power Button
Rear Sensors
Charging Port
Base Rail
Ready/Park Button Pair/Unpair Button
Speaker Wheel Light
Cargo Bin
Headlight
Front Sensors
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Ready/Park
Pair/Unpair
To get started, touch the smalll
Ready/Park button . gita will
stand up and self-balance.
Now, standing in front of gita,
touch the large Pair/Unpair
button . gita will follow you.
To end your walk touch the
Pair/Unpair button again
and gita will stop following you.
To park gita, touch the small
Ready/Park button and gita
will sit down.
Your first walk with gita
All you need for your first walk with gita are the large Pair/Unpair
button and the small Ready/Park button at the front of gita.
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Interacting with gita
The Pair/Unpair and Ready/Park buttons provide tactile feedback,
change color, brightness, and pulse to make your interaction with gita
simple and straightforward.
With these buttons you switch back and forth between gita’s three primary modes:
Park, Ready, and Follow.
Park Ready ParkFollow Ready
touch touchtouch touch
Park Ready
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Park Ready
Park is gita’s resting position. Should gita’s
stability or safety be compromised, as on a steep
surface, it automatically stops moving and
switches to Park.
You can enter or exit Park by pressing the
Ready/Park button.
The Ready mode prepares gita for pairing and
following: gita stands up and balances. Change
from the Park position to Ready by touching the
Ready/Park button.
To enter Ready mode the cargo
bin has to be unlocked. Locking
and unlocking is possible
through the mygita app.
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Park Ready
touch
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Follow
Follow is gita’s core functionality. All you have to
do is stand in front of gita and touch the
Pair/Unpair button while in Ready mode. gita then
pairs with you and follows you as you walk while
dierentiating you from fellow pedestrians. gita is
designed to match your pace up to the speed of 6
miles per hour. It decelerates when you slow down
and accelerates when you speed up. All the while,
it maintains a dynamic following distance of
between 3 feet (at slow walking speeds) and 5
feet (at brisk walking speeds).
gita changes to Ready when you end Follow by
touching the Pair/Unpair button.
Ready Follow
Follow Ready
touch
touch
Ready
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Mute
To mute gita’s sounds (except error sounds) touch
and hold the Pair/Unpair and Ready/Park buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Touch and hold both buttons for 3 seconds again
to deactivate Mute.
gita’s button lights confirm both actions by a brief
color change to pink.
Note: The Mute as well as a Stealth function is also
available through the mygita app.
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Charging
gita is a battery-powered robot and requires
recharging. Under normal operating conditions the
battery supports an estimated 4 hours of
continuous walking and can be recharged in under
2 hours. We recommend that you plan your
journeys accordingly.
gita communicates its current charge status
through the charge indicator in the mygita app
and its wheel lighting:
• When the battery level is below 50% the wheel
lighting changes from white to yellow.
• When the battery level is below 10% the wheel
lighting and the buttons flash yellow
accompanied by an error sound.
• When the battery level drops below 5% gita is
no longer able to move. The buttons and the
wheel lighting turn red, gita enters Park mode,
and powers o. It can be used again when it has
been recharged.
To charge gita, plug the charging cable into the
charging port at the back of gita and the power
plug into a regular wall outlet. The charging port is
underneath the power button. gita enters a stable
Park position while charging.
While the battery is being charged, the Ready/Park
button pulses yellow; it changes to green once the
battery has been fully charged.
The mygita app provides you with a detailed
indication of the battery’s status during the
charge process.
While the charging cable is
plugged in it is not possible to
exit the Park mode.
From time to time gita performs
regular maintenance tasks while
the charging cable is plugged in.
For best results have gita’s
lenses point at structured
content rather than a white wall.
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Make sure the center arrow on the charging cable aligns
with the gita charging port before inserting.
Power on and o
When parked, gita powers o automatically after
30 minutes. When parked and streaming music,
gita powers o automatically after 90 minutes.
Should circumstances require you to power gita o
manually, press and hold the Power button and
release it after 3 seconds to properly shut down all
of gita’s systems. To power on gita, briefly press
and release the Power button.
Note: In order to power o gita the cargo bin has
to be unlocked.
To force an immediate power down, press and hold
the Power button for 10 seconds; then release it.
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Cargo bin
Your gita has a cargo bin equipped with a lid and
can accommodate up to 40 pounds. The lid can be
locked through the mygita app.
gita can be operated either with the lid open or
closed. You can order Open Organizer Bins (which
are lidless) at shop.mygita.com. An Open Organizer
Bin allows you to carry items that extend beyond
the top of gita or items that require frequent
access. If you have groups of objects that are of
recurrent use when you go on gita walks, you can
store them in separate Open Organizer Bins and
swap the bins at your convenience. Replacement
lidded bins are also available via shop.mygita.com.
Note: The Lock function is only available
through the mygita app.
WARNING: Never transport children, pets,
or hazardous cargo in the cargo bin.
Although gita balances its load dynamically,
be cautious when loading the bin. Objects that
extend above the height of the cargo bin will
diminish gita’s ability to balance safely and
eectively.
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