PIAGGIO gitamini User manual
User manual
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Before using your gitamini robot, 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.
This manual applies to gitamini robot. If you have any questions or
concerns you can contact Piaggio Fast Forward Customer care by
phone (800) 791-0843 or on the piaggiofastforward.com website.
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Warnings and safety instructions
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 gitamini robot. Use gitamini
robot at your own risk and with serious attention to your surroundings
and to safe operation at all times. Always use common sense.
Never allow anyone under 18 years old to use gitamini
robot without continuous adult supervision.
Never use gitamini robot to transport children, pets or
hazardous cargo.
Never allow children or pets to play with or sit in the
cargo bin or on gitamini robot, even if gitamini robot is
not being used.
Never operate gitamini robot next to clis or drop-os,
on steep slopes, or in any other location where it could
fall.
Never operate gitamini robot on escalators or stairs.
Never submerge gitamini robot in water.
WARNINGS
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Never set gitamini robot on re or use it to transport
ammable material.
Never use gitamini robot where prohibited by
applicable laws or regulations.
e battery charger is for indoor use only; use in dry
locations only.
Never charge the battery with any charger other than
the one supplied with your gitamini robot.
Never operate gitamini robot while under the inuence
of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances.
Never transport gitamini robot without properly
securing it rst.
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Be aware of how and where you walk because gitamini
robot will try to follow you.
Take special care when entering enclosed spaces like
elevators; keep in mind that gitamini robot has to t 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 gitamini robot needs to cross safely as well.
Always keep gitamini robot safely away from cars and
motor vehicle trac.
SAFETY
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Always be aware of your surroundings, including
people around you.
Be aware that many people have never seen a gitamini
robot and don’t know how it works or what it does.
Be aware that people may not immediately realize
that you are operating a gitamini robot, so employ
caution and think ahead.
Be aware that gitamini robot is behind you when you
walk towards or among people (e.g., on a sidewalk).
Always turn o gitamini robot before lifting.
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General
gitamini robot has been carefully designed and tested to comply with
all applicable standards. e design is human-centric and human-
friendly with a strong focus on safety. gitamini robot’s rounded
exterior and its resilient but deformable plastic body make it smooth
and safe to be around.
Several cameras and sensors help gitamini robot safely
navigate its environment and stop before any contact
with humans or objects. When gitamini robot loses its
leader it stops and waits to re-pair. gitamini robot's
control systems limit its top speed and the force
applied by its drive motors. e power source inside
gitamini robot meets safety standards for operation
worldwide.
gitamini robot contains a Lithium-Ion battery.
Do not attempt to service or repair the battery.
If damaged, contact Piaggio Fast Forward Customer
care at () -. Please dispose of gitamini robot
properly and in accordance with all local regulations.
If you need instructions regarding proper disposal
please contact Piaggio Fast Forward Customer care
at () -.
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Contents
Maintenance and service
Warranty and support
Specifications
Data privacy
Copyright
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Transporting gitamini robot
What is gitamini robot?
gitamini robot components
Your first walk with gitamini robot
Interacting with gitamini robot
Free and open source software
Registered trademarks
Lifting
Transporting
Park
Follow
Autonomous
Charging
Power on and o
Cargo bin
Phone charging
What is gitamini robot?
gitamini is a robot that 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 oces and homes to suburban communities.
Your interactions with gitamini robot happen through
one button that changes its color, brightness, and
pattern as a function of those interactions.
e wheel lights and sounds communicate the current
state.
e cargo bin carries up to pounds and has a lid that
can be locked through the mygitaTM app while gitamini
robot is parked. A phone charging port in its bin lets
you charge your mobile phone while gitamini robot is
powered on.
e mygita app is available for iOS and Android
smartphones. It is required for gitamini robot's
operation and adds advanced functionality: security,
information, and support.
gitamini robot uses Wi-Fi to complete software
updates and upload performance and diagnostic logs
to .
gitamini robot components
Carrying handles
Wheel lights
Pair/Park button
Lid handle
Bin
+ charger included
in the box!
USB port
Power button Charging port
Your first walk with gitamini robot
To get started, touch the Pair/Park button. gitamini
robot will pair with you, stand up, and self-balance.
It is ready to follow.
Turn around and walk away. gitamini robot will
follow you.
To end your walk touch the Pair/Park button again
and gitamini robot will stop following you. It will sit
down to park.
All you need for your rst walk with gitamini robot is
the Pair/Park button on the front panel.
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Interacting with gitamini robot
e Pair/Park button changes color, brightness, and pulse to make your
interaction with gitamini robot simple and straightforward. With this button
you switch back and forth between the two modes Park and Follow.
Park is gitamini robot's resting position. You can enter
or exit Park by pressing the Pair/Park button.
Should gitamini robot's stability or safety be
compromised, as on a steep surface, it automatically
stops moving and switches to Park.
Follow is gitamini robot's core functionality. All you
have to do is stand in front of gitamini robot and
touch the Pair/Park button. gitamini robot pairs with
you, stands up, and follows you as you walk while
dierentiating you from fellow pedestrians. gitamini
robot is designed to match your pace up to the speed
of 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
feet (at slow walking speeds) and feet (at brisk
walking speeds).
gitamini robot changes to Park when you end Follow
mode by touching the Pair/Park button.
Note: To enter Follow mode the cargo bin has to be unlocked.
Locking and unlocking is possible through the mygita app.
PARK FOLLOW
Under certain circumstances gitamini robot switches
to gitasmarts mode to perform a short autonomous
maneuver.
e mygita app indicates this temporary mode, with
lighting, and the gitasmartsTM sound. Purple pulsing
buttons and wheel lights indicate that the gitasmarts
mode is active.
e library of available gitasmarts autonomous
maneuvers grows over time and will be implemented
through over-the-air () updates.
Find details about gitasmarts at:
https://knowledge.piaggiofastforward.com/gitasmarts
AUTONOMOUS
Follow mode
Park mode
gitamini robot is battery-powered and requires
recharging. Under normal operating conditions the
battery supports an estimated hours of continuous
walking for up to miles and can be recharged in
approximately hours. We recommend that you plan
your journeys accordingly.
gitamini robot communicates its current charge status
through the charge indicator in the mygita app and its
wheel lighting:
When the battery level is below the wheel
lighting changes from light blue to orange.
When the battery level is below the wheel
lighting and the buttons ash orange accompanied
by an error sound.
When the battery level drops below gitamini
robot is no longer able to move. e buttons and
the wheel lighting turn red, it enters Park mode,
and powers o. It can be used again when it has
been recharged.
CHARGING
To charge gitamini robot, plug the charging cable
into the charging port at the back and the power plug
into a regular -prong wall outlet. e charging port is
underneath the power button. gitamini robot enters
a stable Park position while charging. While the
charging cable is plugged in it is not possible to exit the
Park mode.
While the battery is being charged, the Pair/Park
button pulses green; it changes to solid green once
the battery has been fully charged.
e mygita app provides you with a detailed indication
of the battery’s status during the charge process.
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Automatic power o: Should circumstances require you to power gitamini
robot o manually, press and hold the Power button
and release it after seconds to properly shut down
all of gitamini robot's systems. To power on, briey
press and release the Power button. Wait –
seconds between powering o and powering on
your gitamini robot.
When parked, gitamini robot powers o
automatically after minutes.
When parked and locked, gitamini robot does
not power o automatically.
POWER ON AND OFF
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Note: In order to power o gitamini robot the cargo bin has to be unlocked.
If gitamini robot powers o due to low battery, the lock will disengage.
Your gitamini robot has a cargo bin equipped with a lid
and can accommodate up to pounds. e lid can be
locked through the mygita mobile app.
gitamini robot can be operated with the lid open or
closed. For best results, heavier items should be loaded
near the bottom of the bin.
A charging port in the cargo bin lets you charge your
mobile phone and other small electronic devices.
CARGO BIN PHONE CHARGING
WARNING: Never transport children, pets,
or hazardous cargo in the cargo bin.
WARNING: Do not lift gitamini robot by the side flaps that cover
its wheels or from the wheel wells; if you do so, you run the risk
of injuring yourself and of seriously damaging your gitamini
robot. Damage caused by improper lifting is not covered by your
gitamini robot warranty, so please use proper lifting procedures.
Transporting gitamini robot
Occasionally you may need to move your gitamini robot around a dicult obstacle
or into a tight parking place. In order to do so, always place gitamini robot in Park so
that you can freely push and pull gitamini robot without the motors being engaged.
(In Follow mode gitamini robot's motors will be active and will resist your eorts.)
Remember that gitamini robot won’t self balance while in Park mode, so you have to
do the balancing yourself.
gitamini robot weighs approximately pounds. It has
been designed with carrying in mind and can be lifted
and carried by one person. First power o gitamini
robot, then use the hand holds at the front and back to
lift it; if you do not, you run the risk of injuring yourself
and damaging your gitamini robot.
LIFTING
To transport gitamini robot in a motor vehicle, rst
conrm that it is powered o, then employ the lifting
procedure described previously. Once properly
positioned in a seat or your vehicle’s trunk or cargo
bay, secure gitamini robot rmly in place.
If you do not properly secure gitamini robot you run
the risk of damaging the robot as well as your motor
vehicle. Damage caused by the failure to secure
gitamini robot is not covered by your warranty.
TRANSPORTING
Maintenance and service
We recommend that you wipe gitamini robot clean
regularly, particularly the base which tends to
accumulate dirt during walks. For the body, bin,
and lid a clean damp cloth works well.
e lenses are sensitive components and keeping
them clean is essential. Always use the provided lens
cleaning kit, never alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners.
Don’t leave gitamini robot outdoors in the rain or
exposed to extreme temperatures. Although gitamini
robot operates in temperatures from ° to °,
exposure to extreme heat or cold can aect the plastic
components and the battery’s performance.
Charge gitamini robot at least once a month to ensure
the battery’s health. e battery pack makes sure that
the battery is being charged to just the right level.
Should you encounter a problem, you can nd additional
documentation, detailed s, and troubleshooting
information online at support.piaggiofastforward.com.
You can also directly contact Customer care.
Most issues can be xed over the phone or through a
software update. Should this still not resolve your issue,
our team will decide on next steps. For details please
review the Piaggio Fast Forward Terms of Sale online at
piaggiofastforward.com/termsofsale.
gitamini robot improvements and bug xes are delivered
through over-the-air () updates. Use the mobile app
to check for and install updates.
It is important to care for your gitamini robot properly to
ensure it functions at its best. Here's how to maintain your
gitamini robot.
Warranty and support
In the case of a problem, the mygita app allows the
Customer care team to diagnose and potentially
resolve most issues from o site. Without the mygita
app, remote diagnostics are not possible and you may
have to ship gitamini robot to our support center at
your expense. If, upon receipt, the Customer care
team nds that the problem could have been resolved
remotely, you will be charged for the exchange and
return shipment. In all other circumstances, so long
as your gitamini robot is still within its -month or
-miles-traveled warranty (whichever comes rst),
Piaggio Fast Forward will cover all shipping expenses.
How to reach Customer care:
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support@piaggiofastforward.com
Where to nd additional documentation, s, and
Troubleshooting information:
knowledge.piaggiofastforward.com
From the date of delivery, your gitamini robot has a -month or -miles-
traveled warranty, whichever comes rst. For details please see the Piaggio
Fast Forward Terms of Sale online at piaggiofastforward.com/termsofsale.
Note: The miles-traveled information can be found on the gitamini
robot information screen of the mygita app.
WARNING: Opening, modifying, or tampering
with gitamini robot voids the warranty.
Specifications
Dimensions L x W x H
Cargo space
Payload
Weight
Top speed
Operating temperature
Battery technology
Estimated run time
Charge time
Battery charger
Phone charging port
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth® wireless technology
. in x . in x . in
in3
lb
lb
mph
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Lithium-Ion
up to miles
approximately hours
– volt . amp watt
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Class
Note: Run time, travel distance and charging time may vary
depending on usage and environment.
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