ROBOT EVOLUTION. programmable CLEMENTONI UK LTD. IMPORTANT: read the information about compatibility and connection on page 3 and page 15 carefully.

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1 8+ EVOLUTION ROBOT programmable IMPORTANT: read the information about compatibility and connection on page 3 and page 15 carefully. WARNING! In order to ensure correct function of the electric motor, a small quantity of grease is added during the manufacturing process. As grease can melt at high temperatures, it may dirty the motor. However, it can simply be wiped off with a piece of kitchen paper or a napkin. The grease used is neither toxic nor hazardous. NOTE: Ask an adult to help you to remove the pieces from their plastic frames. All sharp ends must be thrown away immediately. EM ER G EN EN GIN CY E WARNING! Only for use by children aged 8 years and older. Instructions for parents are included and have to be observed. Y GENC EMERGINE N EN CAUTION! To avoid damaging the inner workings and engine of the robot, never push the robot along when it is switched off. Pushing it along will force the caterpillar tracks and could break them. CAUTION! Whichever game mode is used, always switch the robot OFF when you have finished playing. If the robot is left on, the system will drain the batteries. CLEMENTONI UK LTD Unit 10 - Brook Business Centre Cowley Mill Road - UXBRIDGE - UB8 2FX P uk@clementoni.com MANUFACTURER: Clementoni S.p.A. V37099 Read and keepp this booklet nce. for future reference. Zona Industriale Fontenoce s.n.c Recanati (MC) - Italy Tel.: Made in Italy 61282_Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

2 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES ASK AN ADULT TO HELP YOU 1. Ensure the electrical device is switched off. 2. To open the battery compartment, you will need to unscrew the screws on the battery cover with a screwdriver. 3. Remove old batteries. 4. Insert the 8 x 1.5 Volt AA/LR6 alkaline batteries by following the polarity indicated on the compartment. 5. Only adults should install and replace the batteries. 6. Close the battery compartment by tightening the screws. 7. Make sure the electrical device is working. Power supply: D.C. 6V Batteries are not included. _ Batteries: 8 x 1.5V AA/LR6 Frequency band(s): 2400MHz to MHz Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted: -22.1dBm NOTE: the kit contains class 1 LED INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPERVISNG ADULTS: This toy is suitable for children of 8 years and upwards. We recommend the presence of an adult during assembly, handling and installation of the electrical parts. INTRODUCTION How long have you dreamt of having your very own robot that can open and close its arms, grip objects, move over difficult terrain, smile and talk? With this incredible kit your wait is now over your dream has finally come true! Evolution Robot will help you understand how a robot is built and you will also learn the basic principles of programming. Download the free APP and, with the help of the Bluetooth device, let your imagination run wild and launch yourself into the amazing world of robotics. 8 different game modes are waiting to be discovered. There s no time to lose! Assemble your robot, download the APP and let the fun begin! With Evolution Robot, technological evolution is in your hands! _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

3 HEAD CHEST WHEELS KIT CONTENTS ARMS CATERPILLAR TRACKS BASE HAND INSERTS CHEST ARMOUR FRICTION DISCS AXLES WHEEL HUBS WHEEL SPACERS COGS WORM SCREWS MICRO-LEDs S1 AND S2 MOTOR BATTERY COMPARTMENT PCB SPEAKER SCREWS AND STICKERS antennae VISOR CAUTION! Contains sharp working parts. Risk of injury. BLE (BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY) COMPATIBLE The Evolution Robot comes with energy-saving Bluetooth technology (BLE = Bluetooth Low Energy), which is only compatible with certain devices. This means the APP will only work on the smartphones or tablets on the following list: Apple All the following devices with ios 8.0 software (and later): iphone 4S or later models ipad 3 or later models ipad Air or later models ipad mini 1 or later models ipod touch 5 th Generation or later models Android All devices with BLE and Android 4.3 software (and later) NOT COMPATIBLE with Windows operating systems _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS BLE (BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY) Battery installation and removal How to install batteries Instructions for supervising adults Introduction Kit contents Bluetooth Low Energy Compatibility BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Your robot s electronic components Assembly General characteristics of the APP Downloading the APP Bluetooth connection between device and Robot APP play modes Description of the APP Manual Programming and Dancing page 2 page 2 page 2 page 2 page 3 page 3 page 4 page 4 page 5 page 15 page 15 page 15 page 16 page 17 page 32 The Evolution Robot is equipped with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), which is commonly known as Bluetooth Smart. This device allows the user to create a Personal Area Network, or rather, a virtual network with a range of a few metres, in which the Evolution Robot can communicate with smartphones and tablets, without the need of a cable. Compared to the standard Bluetooth, the BLE transmits information at a lower speed (maximum velocity = 2Mb/s), but it helps save energy, allowing the battery to last much longer. YOUR ROBOT S ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS To understand how the Evolution Robot is made and works more clearly, the following pages include a description and analysis of the principal electronic components: circuit board, motor, battery compartment, micro-leds and speaker THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD No. COMPONENTS 1. Switch (Manual-OFF-Bluetooth ) 2. Programming button 3. Sound button 4. Arms button 5. Forward button 6. Left button 7. Right button 8. Back button 9. Enter button 10. Dance button 11. Chest button 12. Micro-LED connector 13. Arms motor Molex connector 14. Left motor Molex connector 15. Chest motor Molex connector 16. Molex battery compartment 17. Speaker Molex connector 18. Right motor Molex connector _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

5 2 The motors and gears 3 The battery compartment As you can see in the figure, the motors that move the robot are made up of two different parts: a real electric motor and a gear box with a series of cogs. The latter helps reduce the rotation speed of the motors. Without it, the various parts of the robot would move far too quickly. The kit contains two different motors (you can recognise them by their colours and the codes printed on the shell): S1 Ò a fast, low-power motor, which is used to move the arms. S2 Ò a powerful, low-speed motor, which is used for the wheels and to move the chest. The battery compartment is simply a container for the batteries, from which the robot gets energy. Inside the compartment there are metal plates that allow the electrical current to flow. PLATES COVER SCREW PIN GEARS ELECTRIC MOTOR MOLEX CONNECTOR MOLEX CONNECTOR 4 THE MICRO-LEDs 5 The speaker MEMBRANE Micro-LEDs are components that allow you to see the facial expressions of the robot. Each eye is composed of a grid of 9 micro-leds, whereas the mouth uses 8, which have been positioned in two parallel lines. MICRO-LEDs The speaker is the electronic component that enables the robot to make the sounds that are recorded in its internal memory. The speaker s main parts are: a magnet, a plastic membrane and a copper coil (voice coil). The magnetic field generated by the magnets, and the electrical current transmitted by the voice coil, make the membrane vibrate, which moves the air and produces sound. MOLEX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY CAUTION! ASK AN ADULT TO HELP YOU! IMPORTANT: Some components (e.g. worm screws, axles and friction discs) are attached to sprues. Once you have detached the parts, ask an adult to remove any excess or rough, protruding parts with a file or sandpaper. THIS OPERATION IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE ROUGH SURFACES COULD PREVENT THE ROBOT FROM WORKING CORRECTLY _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

6 1 Insert the card with the micro-leds into the appropriate slots on the visor. The micro-leds for the eyes should be facing upwards, while the ones for the mouth should face downwards. 2 A The two halves of the head are joined together in the following manner: A - assemble the antenna with the letter R on the right side of the head and the one with the letter L on the left side of the head; B - insert the visor with the micro-leds into the left half of the head; C - close the two halves together and secure with the screws. B C A 3 Take the 36-mm long axle and insert it into the star-shaped friction disc, then apply the two covers and push on the 4 joints until they click into place. 4 The kit contains two worm screws. Assemble each one by inserting them into the parts that make up the undercarriage. 36-mm axle A A NB: When assembling the pieces, make sure the numbers for each side match up (1-1; 2-2) _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

7 5 Insert the two parts of the undercarriage with the worm screws onto the 36-mm axle that you previously inserted into the friction disc. The worm screws must be positioned symmetrically. Look at them from above to make sure the screw threads match up correctly. ALIGNING THE END OF THE WORM SCREWS 6 Place the speaker into its housing and push it in, until you hear a click. Be careful not to damage the welded joints on the wires. NB: as you can see in the picture, the speaker wires must come out of the appropriate holes on the back. 7 Insert the component composed of the undercarriage + worm screws + friction into the appropriate housing on the back half of the chest. IMPORTANT: the two parts of the undercarriage must be assembled as shown in the figure. When you look at them from the front, the one numbered 1 should be on the left and the one numbered 2 should be on the right. 1 2 Front view of the component made up of the two parts of the undercarriage + worm screws + friction inserted into the appropriate housing. YES! The two parts of the undercarriage must be facing in the same direction. 1 The head of the worm screws must be inside ABOVE these slots 2 BELOW ALIGNING THE END OF THE WORM SCREWS NO! ABOVE 1 BELOW _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :54

8 8 Turn the gear mechanism upwards. You will notice that the two parts of the undercarriage will move outwards. Continue turning until the two parts are at the same height as the two arrows printed on the plastic and circled in blue in the picture. 9 Assemble the second friction disc, following the instructions provided in step 1, but this time use the 45-mm axle. NB: the end of the axle must stick out of the side with the letter A by 2 cm. 2 cm (approximately) 45-mm axle 10 Now, carefully insert the parts into the back half of the chest in the following order: The fully assembled head (A) and the friction disc with the axle inside the toothed guide tracks (B). N.B.: The head has a ball joint on its neck, which enables it to move up or down. A 11 Take the other half of the chest and attach it to the upper part of the rear of the chest with the 4 screws, in the same positions shown in the diagram. B _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

9 12 First pass the 56-mm axle through the cog then insert it into the red motor hub (the one for the arm). 56-mm axle N.B.: the cog must be slightly detached from the hub. 13 Following the instructions in the picture carefully, insert the component made up of the motor + axle + cog into its housing until it clicks into place, making sure the wires are passing through the hole below on the left. N.B.: the wires must pass through this hole (not the one above) and come out at the back (see the picture in point 14). 14 Wrap the ARMS sticker around the arm motor wires _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

10 15 Carefully apply the red shell to the robot s chest, making sure all the joints slot together perfectly. 16 When you have finished assembling the chest, proceed with the lower parts of the robot. The first thing you need to assemble are the four wheels (2 large and 2 small), by slotting the matching halves together. For each wheel, place the half with the pins facing upwards (A). Place the other half on top, making sure the sockets match up with the pins (B), then push it down from the centre and near the joints until it clicks into place (C). Finally, make sure that the 4 joints are assembled securely. 17 Working from the outside inwards, attach one of the black motors to left half of the base of the robot, making sure the wires are inserted into the appropriate hole (A), towards the inside. Then wrap the CHEST sticker around the motor wires (B). B A B A C DETAIL OF THE JOINT Push until it clicks into place. 18 First, connect one of the red hubs to the black motor (A). Then, on the left half of the robot base (the one where you have already assembled the chest motor from the outside), you will need to insert the motor with the hub into the front and another hub into the back (B). Finally, wrap the LEFT sticker around the motor wires (C) and pass them through the appropriate hole (see second diagram). C A B N.B.: the ends of the two red hubs must stick outwards _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

11 19 Insert the wheels with the tracks into the hub on the base. The large wheel must be placed in front, the small wheel must be placed at the back. 20 NB: the tracks must be positioned so that the little steps on the notches of the tracks are leaning forward. This will give them more grip. Connect the spacer bar to the ends of the red hubs that are sticking out (you should hear a click). CAUTION! To avoid the risk of injury, never put your fingers between the tracks and the wheels when the robot is moving or in use. 21 After placing the left base on a work surface (as shown in the first picture), insert the battery compartment (upside-down) into the appropriate housing (as shown in the second picture). For information on installing the batteries, please refer to page 2. Guide tracks Guide track housing N.B.: when replacing dead batteries, we recommend turning the robot off and disconnecting the battery compartment connector _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

12 22 With the left base still on the work surface, attach the fully assembled chest onto the left base, making sure it is facing forward (follow the direction of the arrows printed on the base). 23 To avoid the wires getting in the way when closing the base, once they have been passed through the appropriate holes, secure them with some sticky tape (A), which you can then remove when you have finished assembling the robot. Now, assemble the right side of the base, by following steps 18, 19 and 20, then attach it to the left base (B), making sure the joints are sealed securely. Then insert and tighten the 4 screws (C). N.B.: this step is very important and difficult, so you must follow the instructions carefully. To seal the parts correctly, make sure that the red rod of the chest is securely encased in its housing. Once the robot has been assembled, if the chest does not move up or down, you will need to reopen the base and check that this rod is inserted correctly. RED ROD B A C Battery Compartment N.B.: to guarantee the robot functions correctly, the screws must be fastened as tightly as possible _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

13 24 Left motor When tightening the screws on the base, check to make sure the wires are in the correct place. They must be in the same order as the ones shown in the picture. Chest motor Battery compartment Right motor 25 Insert the red rubber palm into the hand (A), then attach the shoulder to the carriage (B). Finally, connect the arm to the pin on the side of the chest (C). B C 26 Apply the electronic circuit board to the robot s back. Insert it into the lower slot then press down to insert it into the slot at the top (you should hear it click into place). A N.B.: this operation must be carried out for both arms. WARNING! By moving its chest and arm, the robot can lift objects that weight up to 100 g. We cannot guarantee the robot will work with objects that exceed this weight. WARNING! To avoid the risk of injury, never touch the robot while its arms and chest are in motion _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

14 27 Connect all the Molex connectors, as shown in the figure. N.B.: to avoid confusion, the Molex connectors for the speaker, micro-leds, battery compartment and motors are all different. The motors are easily recognisable because they are labelled. 28 Finally, apply the stickers to the robot as shown in the picture below. Arm motor (Arms) Battery compartment S.N.0325 Speaker Right motor (Right) EMERGENCY ENGINE EMERGENCY ENGINE Chest motor Left (Chest) motor (Left) EMERGENCY ENGINE EMERGENCY ENGINE If the wheel bars come apart, insert a screwdriver into the lower holes to hold the hubs in place and insert the bar again. WARNING! WARNING! YOUR ROBOT IS NOW READY TO USE! THE SPEED AND PRECISION OF THE ROBOT S MOVEMENTS TEND TO DIMINISH AS BATTERY POWER GRADUALLY DECREASES. REPLACE THE BATTERIES IF THE MOVEMENTS BECOME VERY SLOW OR IMPRECISE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO KNOCK OR DROP THE ROBOT TOO HARD. AS THE ROBOT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, IMPROPER USE OR HANDLING COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE TOY OR PREVENT IT FROM WORKING CORRECTLY _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

15 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE APP The Evolution Robot APP has been developed for Android and ios (by Apple ) operating systems, so it can be used by most of the smartphones and tablets on the market. Once the APP has been downloaded and installed (to do this, please follow the instructions in the next chapter), the APP will allow you to use the Bluetooth BLE module and have fun with Evolution Robot in seven different play modes (a short description can be found on p. 16). DOWNLOADING THE APP Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. If your device has an Android operating system, you must log in to the Google Play store and search for the Evolution Robot APP, then download it to your device. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. If your device has an ios operating system, you need to access the App Store SM and search for the Evolution Robot APP, then download it to your device. BLUETOOTH CONNECTION BETWEEN DEVICE AND ROBOT To use the APP, you must connect the device and the robot to Bluetooth. Follow these simple steps to activate the connection (instructions apply to both Android and ios): 1 - Search for the APP in the App Store SM (ios devices) or Google Play store (Android devices) and download it to your device; 2 - Make sure your tablet or smartphone is switched on; 3 - Go the settings menu of your device and activate Bluetooth ; 4 - Switch the Evolution Robot on, by flicking the switch to Bluetooth mode (B); 5 - Launch the Evolution Robot APP and associate the robot by pressing the button with the Bluetooth symbol, which you will find to the upper right of the user interface of the APP. IMPORTANT: The connection must not be made using the device settings menu, but with the APP icon! NOTE: To use the APP with Android version 6.0 and higher, you will need to turn your geolocation settings on. When you launch the APP, you will be asked to do this. If you don t give permission the APP will instantly close. WARNING! 1) Once you have set the switch to B, connect your device within 30 seconds, otherwise you may lose the signal. The frequency of the Bluetooth BLE signal tends to fade after 30 seconds. 2) If you exit the APP, lose the connection, or in the event that the device cannot detect the robot after scanning and you see the No BLE device message, proceed as follows: A Close/end the APP; B Deactivate and reactivate the telephone or tablet s Bluetooth connection; C Turn the robot off and then switch it back on (i.e. turn the switch back to the B position); D Repeat the connection process again. N.B.: SOME ANDROID DEVICES MAY TAKE LONGER TO CONNECT THAN OTHERS. AS THESE PROBLEMS ARE RELATED TO THE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL DEVICES, UNFORTUNATELY WE WON T BE ABLE TO HELP YOU OUT. HOWEVER, IF YOU DO HAVE PROBLEMS DURING CONNECTION, PLEASE KEEP TRYING UNTIL YOU GET A CONNECTI0N. With regard to point 2, follow these instructions to close/end the APP: ios A Press the Home button on the device once to return to the main menu. B Press the Home button of the device twice, quickly and in close succession. C Scroll down to close the Evolution Robot APP. Android Depending on the brand, this operation varies from device to device. As such, it is best to look for reliable information about your device on the Internet _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

16 THE APP PLAY MODES THE APP COMES WITH 7 PLAY MODES: 1 PROGRAMMING MODE 2 REAL TIME NORMAL MODE This mode enables you to programme the robot, by creating a sequence of that contain movements (at different speeds), facial expressions and sound effects. Before confirming a sequence, you can have fun simulating it virtually. Once you have sent the through Bluetooth, you can take pictures and record videos of the robot as it carries out your. By using the APP in Real Time mode, you can control the robot as if you were using a remote control or a joypad. Evolution Robot will carry out all your in real time, without any delay in response times. You can also focus in on the robot with the camera, so you can follow all its movements on your smartphone or tablet screen. 3 GYRO MODE 4 TOUCH GRID MODE Gyro mode uses the gyroscope or accelerometer on your tablet or smartphone to guide the robot in real time. Depending on how you tilt the device, the robot can move in 4 different directions. Touch Grid is a variant on the basic version of Real Time. When you use this setting, all the robot s movements can be controlled by dragging your fingers across the two grids on the screen of the device. 5 SELF LEARNING MODE 6 DANCE MODE In this game mode, you can use the REC button to record all the selected and simultaneously send them to the robot in real time. This will teach the robot to memorise routes, enable it to understand your and faithfully carry them out again another time. This mode also allows you to access your camera. When you select one of the 4 styles in this game mode (Pop, Rock, Techno and Hip Hop), the Robot will start to dance in time to the music, synchronising the movements of the tracks, arms, chest and facial expressions. You can also access the camera, so you can view it on screen. 7 MEMO MODE Memo is a real brain training game, which will allow you to practice your memory and observation skills. After selecting the desired difficulty level, the APP will generate a random sequence of and send them to the Robot, without you being able to see them. As the robot carries out the, you must observe it very carefully and try and guess and reconstruct the sequence. You can then check to see how good you are: how many mistakes did you make? What was your percentage of correct answers? NOTE: for further information on the 7 game modes, please read the following pages, which will provide an in-depth explanation of all the APP s settings for tablets and smartphones _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

17 DESCRIPTION OF THE APP You can access the various game modes from the Home Page. Gyro Mode and Touch Grid Mode are accessible from the menu that appears when you select the Real Time game mode. On the top right of the screen there is a Bluetooth symbol, which you can use to connect the device and check to see if the connection between the robot and the device is on or off. Bluetooth symbol for connecting the device. When it is green, it means the connection is active. - If you have followed the connection procedure on page 15 correctly, the Bluetooth symbol should be lit up which means the connection is active. If this doesn t happen, repeat the instruction on page 15 again, starting from point 2. - Bluetooth has a range of 10 m. If you go out of this range the connection may be lost. In this case, the Bluetooth light will go red and you will need to connect again. - To close the connection at any time, simply tap the Bluetooth symbol _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

18 PROGRAMMING MODE As described on p. 16, Programming mode allows you to create a command sequence that can be sent to the robot via Bluetooth. This and the following pages describe all the functions and characteristics of the user interface for this game mode. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Home button to return to the Home Page The ACTIONS menu is used for programming the robot. Here you can create, save, change, delete, simulate and send the command sequence to the robot (please refer to the following chapters). Camera option (for further information, please see p. 22). Chest Arm Facial expression Sound effect Movement Duration: all the have a duration of approximately 1 second, except for the arm and chest movements, which last for approximately 2 seconds _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

19 PROGRAMMING MODE CREATING A COMMAND SEQUENCE The programming procedure is very easy. The Actions area is composed of a series of boxes, like the one on the left. When you tap on the box with the + sign, windows will open that allow you to select the desired. Each row is dedicated to a different type of command. In order from top to bottom: chest movements, arm movements, facial expressions, sounds and track movements. The Evolution Robot and the APP can manage up to 200. If you exceed this limit, the sequence screen will turn red and a warning will appear (MAX 200 ACTIONS) _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

20 PROGRAMMING MODE CHANGING AND SENDING A SEQUENCE You can rearrange the sequence of the individual by simply dragging and dropping them to the desired position. To insert a new command between two actions that are already in a sequence, simply select one (which will become highlighted), then tap on +. This will create an empty field where you can insert the new command. You can delete a command by simply selecting it and then tapping on the recycle bin symbol. You can send the to your robot at any time by pressing If you want to stop the robot while it is carrying out the, simply press. As the robot carries out the, the Actions area will highlight the actions being carried out _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

21 PROGRAMMING MODE SIMULATING A SEQUENCE Press the button in the Programming area to open the simulation page, where you will see a 2D model of your Evolution Robot simulating the in the sequence. Tap on the X button to exit the simulation page and return to the Programming area. Movement simulation area. Simulating facial expressions In this case also, tapping the START button will send the to the robot. In this area, the in the sequence take place at the same time as the simulation. This will allow you to see which have already been simulated and which have yet to be carried out. When the simulation has been completed, you can press the TEST button to start it from the beginning. SAVING A SEQUENCE When you press SAVE in the programming area, a pop-up window will appear, where you can name the sequence and save it. The sequence will automatically be saved in the SAVED ACTIONS menu. You can delete any of the saved sequences by simply tapping on the recycle bin symbol. If you select one of the saved sequences, it will automatically appear in the ACTIONS area, and you will be able to change, simulate or carry out the chosen actions. N.B.: sequences saved in Programming mode are not compatible with those created in Self learning mode _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

22 PROGRAMMING MODE CAMERA OPTION Tapping on the Camera button, will allow you to access the camera on your device, so you can take pictures and record videos of the robot as it carries out your. NOTE: the camera can only be activated after pressing START and after the command sequence has been sent to the robot via Bluetooth. To exit camera mode and return to the previous APP screen, please follow the instructions for your specific device: Android Ò tap on the Back button of your device ios Ò tap on Cancel _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

23 NORMAL REAL TIME MODE As described on p. 16, Real Time mode allows you to send to the robot in real time. This page describes all the options and characteristics of the user interface for this play mode. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Camera settings (for further information, go to the next paragraph) Home button to return to the Home Page Facial expression Sound-effect Chest and arm Right, left, back and forward Commands for changing the speed of the track movements (from 1 to 2) When you tap on the Camera button the static background of the APP will be replaced by what the camera on your device can see. In this way, as well as the on the screen (which will be superimposed), you will also have a real-time visual of what your robot is doing. To exit Camera mode, simply tap the Camera button again _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

24 GYRO MODE By using the gyroscope or accelerometer on your device, this game mode will allow you to move the robot by simply tilting your smartphone/tablet in the desired direction. NOTE: this game mode can be accessed from the Real Time menu. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS By tapping on the X button, you will return to the real time selection menu. The virtual oscilloscope registers the direction of the movements, depending on the way the device is tilted. Camera Function (for further information, please see the next paragraph). Facial expression Sound-effect Chest and arm When you tap on the Camera button the static background of the app will be replaced by the scene that the camera on the device can see. In this way, as well as the on the screen (which will be superimposed), you will also have a real-time visual of what your robot is doing. To exit Camera mode, simply tap the Camera button again _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

25 TOUCH GRID MODE As described on page 16, in this game, when you swipe your fingers across the two grids, you will be able to control all the robot s movements. You can access the other in the same way you do for the basic Real Time version. NOTE: you can access this mode from the Real Time menu. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Sound-effect Facial expression Camera function (for further information, please see the next paragraph) Tap on the X button to return to the Real Time selection menu. Touch grid for moving the chest and arms: - UP: Lift chest - DOWN: Lower chest - RIGHT: Open arms - LEFT: Close arms Touch grid for controlling the movement of the caterpillar tracks: - UP: Forward - DOWN: Behind - RIGHT: Right - LEFT: Left When you tap on the Camera button the static background of the app will be replaced by the scene that the camera on the device can see. In this way, as well as the on the screen (which will be superimposed), you will also have a real-time visual of what your robot is doing. To exit Camera mode, simply tap the Camera button again _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

26 SELF-LEARNING MODE When you enter Self-Learning mode, you access an area where you can not only send in real time to the robot, but you can also automatically record and save the. HOW TO START RECORDING Initially, you will notice that all the buttons are disabled. To start recording and to send the in real time, tap the REC button. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Sound-effect Home button to return to the Home Page Chest Arm Facial expression Camera settings (for further information, go to p. 27). The ACTIONS recording area is where the sequences are created, recorded and sent to the robot in real time. Movement When the device is recording, if you press the STOP button the recording and movements will stop. Speed change (the movements window updates itself with the selected speed in real time). In the Smartphone version, the are gathered together in tiles (like in the picture to the left). Tap on one of the tiles and a window will open with the available _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

27 SELF-LEARNING MODE SAVE, CHANGE, SEND AND DELETE RECORDING FUNCTIONS When the recording is stopped using the STOP button, if there are any remaining actions in the list, the START, RESET and SAVE buttons will be enabled: - When you press the START button, the sequence will be sent to the robot. - When you tap RESET, all the actions in the list will be removed. - If you tap the SAVE button, you will be able to save the recorded sequence (as you can do in Programming mode). N.B.: sequences saved in Self-Learning mode are not compatible with Programming mode. Changing a sequence during recording Changing a sequence after a recording has ended To add a new command to the list during a recording (i.e. without pressing the STOP button), simply select one of the that has already been inserted (this will then be highlighted), then tap on the new action you wish to insert. The new action will be sent to the robot and appear in the list directly after the selected action. Once you have stopped the recording using the STOP button, you can tap on an action in the list to select it and you can delete it (yellow recycle bin icon) or move it to another point in the sequence (yellow arrows icon). CAMERA SETTINGS You can access the camera from your smartphone or tablet at any time by tapping the Camera button. This will allow you to see what the device s camera is picking up in the background and directly observe the robot carrying out the on the screen in real time. To exit camera mode, simply tap the Camera button again _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

28 DANCE MODE As described on page 16, Dance Mode allows you to make the robot dance in time to the music are you ready to hit the dance floor? MAIN CHARCTERISTICS Home button to return to the Home Page. Camera settings (for further information, go to next paragraph). Available tunes Music player for monitoring the playback of the songs. N.B.: each piece of music has an overall duration of 10 seconds. CAMERA SETTINGS You can access the camera from your smartphone or tablet at any time by tapping the Camera button. This will allow you to see what the device s camera is picking up in the background and directly observe the robot carrying out the on the screen in real time. To exit camera mode, simply tap the Camera button again _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

29 MEMO MODE Unlike the other game modes, Memo will put you to the test, helping you improve your observation and memory skills. The next three pages will explain the rules of the game and you ll even be able to challenge your friends! Difficulty levels and starting the random sequence Once you have selected MEMO mode, you will need to choose the difficulty level (we recommend starting on EASY and gradually increasing the difficulty level). Depending on the difficulty level selected (as described also on page 16), the APP will generate a random sequence of that will last for a specific length of time (the harder the level, the longer the sequence). These will be sent to the robot without you being able to see them. Below is a table showing the various difficulty levels and the duration of the sequences. LEVEL EASY NORMAL HARD IMPOSSIBLE No. of in the sequence Observing and reconstructing a sequence Once it has been sent the random sequence, the robot will wait 2 seconds (this will give you time to prepare yourself) and then it will start to perform the sequence. You will need to watch the robot very carefully and guess all the using the buttons on the APP. If you are unable to interpret the in real time, you will have to rely on your memory. Sound-effect Arm Chest Tap on the X button to return to the difficulty level menu. Camera option (for further information, please see page 30). In this area, you will need to reconstruct the sequence that the robot is carrying out, command by command. Movement (in this case, the default speed is set to 2). When you have finished reconstructing the sequence, tap on CHECK and the APP will work out the percentage of correct answers and calculate your score _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

30 MEMO MODE Reconstruction of the sequence using the Smartphone APP CHANGING & CORRECTING A SEQUENCE When you have finished reconstructing the performed sequence, before checking your score, you can still change or correct your answers. In the Smartphone version, the are grouped together in tiles (see picture). When you tap on a tile, a window will open with a list of available that can be used to reconstruct the sequence. N.B.: to make the activity easier, the facial expressions have been eliminated from both the smartphone and tablet version of the game. By tapping on one of the actions that you have entered in the ACTIONS area, the item will become highlighted and you will be able to delete it (yellow recycle bin icon) or move it to a different point in the sequence (yellow arrows icon). If you want to add a new action to the list, it will be inserted immediately after the previously selected action. CAMERA SETTINGS You can access the camera from your smartphone or tablet at any time by tapping the Camera button. This will allow you to see what the device s camera is picking up in the background and directly observe the robot carrying out the on the screen in real time. To exit camera mode, simply tap the Camera button again _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

31 MEMO MODE CALCULATING YOUR SCORE After reconstructing and making any necessary changes to the sequence, you can now see how many actions you got wrong and check your percentage of correct answers. When you press the button the following screen will appear: Total Score Tap on the X button to return to the difficulty level options page. When you press RESTART, the robot will repeat the sequence again and the APP will return to the reconstruction page. Percentage of correct answers. This area shows 5 different expressions, depending on your score. The higher you score, the bigger the smile. Errors: tap on this button to view the list of errors, which will be highlighted in red. The table below shows all the possible % combinations Percentage of correct answers Score: Expressions Score Try again Can you do better? Good Well done Excellent % of correct answers 0-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100% _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55

32 MANUAL PROGRAMMING If you want to use the robot without the help of the device and the APP, you can play in Manual mode, which will allow you to programme the movements and sounds you want. The instructions for inserting the are listed in order below. 1 2 Flick the switch to M (Manual mode). 3 Insert the for the robot by alternating: Movements forward, back, right and left (recognisable by the arrow signs) Sounds (S button) which will be selected randomly and reproduced in the sequence in the right order Movements of the chest and arms (Chest and Arms buttons). In Manual mode, the track movements will be carried out at speed 2 (default setting). The system can memorise and carry out up to 200 at a time. Press the P (Programming) button to the top right to activate Input Mode (the robot will show the expression you see here). 4 Press the P button again to confirm the command sequence (the micro-leds will switch off and the facial expressions will disappear). 5 Press Enter to start the movements (the robot will show the expression on the right until the end of the sequence of ). If the robot is moving and you realise that you have made a mistake when programming the direction, simply press the P button again to stop the robot and automatically return to Input Mode. When the programmed movements have ended, you will need to press Enter if you want to repeat the sequence again. If the robot is in movement and you want to repeat the command sequence from the beginning, simply press Enter. If the robot is not working properly, turn it off and on again. MANUAL DANCE MODE As well as being accessible with the APP, Dance mode can also be used manually. Once you have flicked the settings switch to M (Manual mode), you can then activate Dance mode by pressing the Dance button: Press the Dance button once, followed by Enter, and the robot will play HIP HOP music; Press the Dance button twice, followed by Enter, and the robot will play POP music; Press the Dance button three times, followed by Enter, and the robot will play ROCK music; Press the Dance button four times, followed by Enter, and the robot will play TECHNO music _Istruzi_Evolution Robot UK.indd :55