WowWee Jeobot User manual

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User manual

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Contents
Introduction.3
Package contents ..................................................................3
Quick.overview...........................................................3
Battery.details.4
Important battery information ....................................................4
Getting.started.with.Joebot.5
Powering On/Off the rst time ......................................................5
Powering Joebot ...................................................................5
LED indicators .....................................................................5
Interacting.with.Joebot.6
IR sensors ........................................................................6
Voice command control ............................................................6
Microphone .......................................................................7
Hand controls .....................................................................7
Demo Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dance demo ....................................................................7
Conversation demo ..............................................................8
Falling reaction ....................................................................8
Standby Mode ....................................................................8
Sleep Mode .......................................................................8
Automatic shutdown ..............................................................8
Controlling.Joebot.9
Voice command controls chart ......................................................9
Hand controls chart ..............................................................10
Function.modes.11
Control Mode ....................................................................12
Robot Mode .....................................................................12
Patrol Mode ...................................................................13
Guard Mode ...................................................................13
Battle Mode ...................................................................14
Game Mode ...................................................................14
Beatbox Mode ...................................................................15
Talk Mode .......................................................................16
Program.Mode.16
Program Record ..................................................................16
Program Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
FAQs.17
Important.safety.information.18
Further information ...............................................................18
WowWee.90-Day.Limited.Warranty.19

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Introduction
Thank.you.for.purchasing.Joebot™.from.WowWee™!
Joebot is an animated, walking talking, robot buddy lled with quirky responses and hilarious
chatter! Use voice command control or his easy-to-operate hand controls to interact with him!
Packed with tons of features, he can even be your beatbox buddy; tap out a rhythm and he repeats
it perfectly along with a dance! Let him roam freely in Battle Mode and blast obstacles with his
hand LEDs — you can even square off with him using your own TV remote controller!
Take a few minutes to look through this user manual to get your Joebot going!
NOTE: When using Joebot, adult supervision is required, especially when changing batteries.
Package.contents
This package contains the following: 1 x Joebot, 1 x User manual
Quick.overview
Back.view.of.
Joebot
Microphone
Power button
Hand LEDs
(IR sensors)
Poseable arms
and legs
Trigger ngers
Face LEDs
LED indicator
Chest LED
Speaker
Battery compartments
(located in feet)
Trigger ngers
Hand LEDs
(IR sensors)

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Battery details
Battery.details
Joebot requires 6 x “AA” size alkaline batteries (included). You will know when Joebot’s batteries
have nearly depleted because he will move very slowly. He will also become less responsive to user
interaction or sounds.
Install the batteries as follows:
NOTE:.Make sure Joebot is off.
Open the two battery 1.
compartments on the
underside of both his
feet using a Phillips
screwdriver (not
included) to remove the
screw on each battery
compartment cover.
Insert the batteries 2.
according to the diagram.
Ensure that the positive
and negative polarities
match the illustrations
inside the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment covers and replace the screws using the screwdriver. 3.
Do not over-tighten.
Important.battery.information
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.•
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries [standard (Carbon- zinc), Alkaline or •
rechargeable] or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before recharging them.•
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.•
Respect the correct polarity, (+) and (-).•
Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.•
Do not dispose batteries in a re.•
Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at the same time.•
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.•
Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.•
Batteries should be replaced by adults.•
Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with for some time.•

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Getting started with Joebot
Getting.started.with.Joebot
Joebot is a comical robot pal! You can access all his functions by directly interacting with him using
touch and sound. Just turn him on and watch him go!
With obstacle detection, IR vision and sound detection, Joebot interacts directly with his environment
in many different ways. You can also program him to perform a routine of movements, functions and sounds.
This section outlines some of his basic functions.
Powering.On/Off.the.rst.time
When you rst remove Joebot from his packaging, he will be in his Try Me power setting. To enjoy all
his features, you need to turn him off and then turn him back on. Refer to Powering Joebot for details.
Powering.Joebot
To turn Joebot on, locate the power button on his back and then press it once. He will perform a
wake-up routine, light up his chest LED, and then wait for a command. He will be in his Main Menu
(Normal Mode).
To turn him off, press the power button again.
To return to the Main Menu at any time, you can press any of his ngers, or clap your hands once
when in Robot or Control modes.
NOTE: To prevent mishaps, you should only turn him on when he is on a smooth, at surface away
from obstacles and edges.
LED.indicators
At any time and in any mode, Joebot’s face and chest LED will indicate of what he’s thinking and
when you can interact with him. Joebot will only be able to hear your voice commands after his
chest LED lights up.
Watch these lights for clues to his behavior and actions!

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Interacting with Joebot
Interacting.with.Joebot
Joebot is WowWee’s rst humanoid Robot which you can control and program using voice commands.
NOTE: Joebot is not equipped with edge detection, so keep him away from any edges from which
he can fall when he is wandering around. You can use voice command controls to steer him out of trouble!
IR.sensors
Joebot can “see” any object within 15 inches (40 cm)
directly in front of his hand projectors (when his arms are
fully extended, about 12 inches (30 cm) high), when in any
of his Robot modes (Battle, Game, Guard , or Patrol).
When he sees something, his hand and face LEDs will look
briey at the object and then turn away.
NOTE:.Joebot does not use his IR vision in all modes. He
only uses them in modes where his hands are outstretched or waving in front of him. He will stop
moving if you press one of his ngers, or if he accidentally presses one of his ngers when he hits a
wall or obstacle while walking around.
Voice.command.control
You can control Joebot using voice commands — there’s
no need for a remote controller! Joebot can recognize
a variety of different phrases if they are spoken slowly
and clearly. Joebot’s voice command control listens for the
length, volume and the tone of the words, instead of specic
words themselves.
To use voice command controls, start each command by
slowly and clearly saying “Robot” within about 1.5 feet
(50 cm) of his microphone. Joebot will then repeat the
word “Robot” and ash his chest LED. This means he is ready for a command.
You can then give him a voice command, such as “Forward!”, “Go left!” or “Back!”. Note that for
each different voice command, you need to say “Robot” before the command (except for “Stop!”).
For best results, speak slowly and clearly without pausing between words, within about 1.5 feet
(50 cm) from the microphone (located on top of his head). Make sure there are no loud noises in
the room that might confuse what he hears. Also, you should wait until he nishes talking before
giving him a new command.
Sometimes he might misunderstand your command and repeat a command that he didn’t hear.
This might be because he didn’t hear you properly, or is just kidding with you! Practice giving him
voice commands by trying to say them as he says them. If the room is too noisy, he will turn off his
hearing automatically after 5 seconds. In a noisy room, avoid using voice command controls.
1.5 feet (50 cm)

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Interacting with Joebot
NOTE: In any mode (except Robot modes and Beatbox Mode), you can stop Joebot’s current
actions or routines by saying “Stop!” or by pressing any of his ngers. This will reset him to his
default position. He will then make a comment and then wait for further commands. In Robot
modes (Patrol, Guard, or Battle), press any of his ngers to stop his current actions or routines.
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Microphone
To disable Joebot’s microphone, press his right big nger, or clearly say, “Robot
please turn off your hearing for a little while.” His face LED will light up as
illustrated, and chest LED will turn off to indicate his microphone is off, and he
will not hear any voice commands. However, you can still control him using his
hand controls (refer to the section Hand controls).
To turn Joebot’s microphone back on, press his right big nger.
Hand.controls
You can press on Joebot’s ngers to access his basic modes and functions. Refer to the section
Hand controls chart on page 10 for details.
Demo.Modes
In Demo Mode, Joebot will perform one of his song and dance
routines or you can make him perform his conversation
demonstration. When he’s nished, you can make him repeat his
demonstration performance by repeating the command!
NOTE: If the room which he is in is too noisy he won’t be able to
hear your voice command. If he still doesn’t hear the command after about ve seconds, he will
complain and then turn off his microphone and his chest LEDs . His face LEDs will also turn off.
When this happens, press his left big nger and he’ll perform his dance demo routine.
Dance.demo
Joebot can perform one of his many dance demonstrations routines to show off his moves!
To make him to perform his dance demo:
Use a voice command such as “• Do your dance demonstration!”. If he heard you, he will begin
to dance. When he’s nished, say again and he’ll do a new demonstration.
NOTE: In Program Mode, if he understands you when you ask him to do his dance demonstration,
he will respond with “Demonstration” and then begin to dance.

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Interacting with Joebot
Conversation.demo
In Conversation demo, Joebot turns into a “robot conversationalist” for about ve minutes. You can
speak to him and he might reply when you nish speaking! Or, you can let him ramble on by himself.
If you have two Joebots, you can even make them talk to each other!
To make him perform his Conversation demo:
Enter Control Mode using the voice command “• Robot," and then a command such as "Enter
you Conversation Mode!” or press both of his left small ngers. If he understands, he will
respond with a conrmation, and then begin to chat.
Falling.reaction
If Joebot falls over during any action, he will stop what he is doing and ask for help. Stand him back upright
within 10 seconds and he will thank you and wait for a new command. If he remains lying down for more
than 10 seconds, he will enter Sleep Mode (refer to the section Sleep Mode on page 8 for details).
Standby.Mode
When Joebot does not receive any commands for about 20 seconds, or if he is left lying down
for more than about 10 seconds, he will enter Standby Mode. He will make a comment and then
begin to twitch every few seconds while waiting for a command. He might also occasionally say
something to get your attention.
To return to Normal Mode from Standby Mode, do one of the following:
Press any nger of either hand inwards.•
Give him a voice command.•
After about ve minutes of being ignored, Joebot will enter Sleep Mode.
Sleep.Mode
After about ve minutes in Standby Mode, he will automatically enter Sleep Mode.
In Sleep Mode, Joebot’s face LEDs display a sleepy face and he makes
snoring noises.
To wake him from Sleep Mode:
Press any of his ngers, or give him the voice command “• Wake up!” or “Hey!” If he is lying
down, stand him back upright.
NOTE: He will remember any stored programs or beatbox rhythms for about two hours when in
Sleep Mode before entering automatic shutdown to save his batteries. After he enters automatic
shutdown, all saved programs and beatbox rhythms will be lost.
Automatic.shutdown
After approximately two hours in Sleep Mode, Joebot will automatically turn off completely. To
reactivate him, push the power button located on his back off and then on again.
IMPORTANT: Once Joebot enters automatic shutdown, press the power button to the Off
position if you have nished playing with him. This will prevent the batteries from depleting.

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Controlling Joebot
Controlling.Joebot
Joebot responds to 19 spoken voice commands and phrases that allow you to control all his
functions. You can even program up to 40 sequential actions which he can play back.
NOTE: When giving Joebot voice commands, speak clearly and slowly so he can understand. In
most functions, he repeats back the words he “thinks” he hears. If you try repeating the words the
way he says them, he should always understand you. Practice makes perfect!
Voice.command.controls.chart
The following table outlines some of Joebot’s voice command controls. Note that some commands
require you to say “Robot” before giving the command.
Voice.or.audio.command Result.in..
Main.Menu
Result.in.
Control.Mode
Result.in..
Robot.Mode.
Hand clap Beatbox Mode Returns to Main Menu Returns to Main Menu
“Talk” Enters Talk Mode
“Robot” Enters Control Mode
“Back” Moves backward
“Forward” Moves forward
“Left turn” Turns left
“Turn to the right” Turns right
“Robot Mode” Enters Robot Mode
“Enter Patrol Mode” Enters Patrol Mode
“Guard” Enters Guard Mode
“Battle Mode” Enters Battle Mode
“Enter your game demonstration” Enters Game Mode
“Forward Slow” Scanning march forward
“Enter your Conversation Mode” 5 min of conversation
“Do your dance demonstration” Dance demo
“Robot, enter Program Mode” Enters Program Mode
“Execute Program” Program playback
“Let’s practice some voice
command control”
Enters Program Mode
“Why don’t we program you to
do something interesting”
Enters Program Mode
“Robot please turn off your
hearing for a little while”
Turns microphone off Turns microphone off Turns microphone off

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Controlling Joebot
Hand.controls.chart
The following table describes Joebot’s hand controls.
Finger(s) Description
Enters Talk Mode.
Press right back nger.
Stops any action and toggle his hearing on or off.
Press right big nger.
Enters Guard Mode.
Press right front nger.
Enters Patrol Mode.
Press both right and left front ngers together.
Enters Battle Mode.
Press left front nger.
Performs a dance demonstration.
Press left big nger.