How to operate the Voice Command Robot

 

Step 1. Insert the batteries
Insert the batteries in the robot (at the back), close the compartment door, and move the ON/OFF switch on the robot (back side) to ON. Ensure that the robot comes 'alive' and speaks. Put the robot on the floor.

Step 2. Switch 'On'
On the VRC (the 'Commander' or 'watch') there is a single sliding switch with 3 positions. The middle position is OFF. Slide the switch to one direction and see that the LED lights up in Green (or Red). If your robot is 'Red' then slide the switch to the position where the LED is Red. If your robot is Blue, slide it to the Green position. IMPORTANT: Don't forget to switch OFF when finished playing.

Now can you see the little dark LED at the front of the Commander? Face it towards the robot and make sure there is no obstacle between it and the robot.

Step 3. Speak the commands
Now you need to speak your first command. Note that all commands except STOP have TWO parts. You say the first part first, wait for a single beep from the 'watch', then immediately say the second part (right after the beep - Don't wait!).

When you speak, talk LOUDLY from a distance of about 5" between your mouth and the Commander. The commands are shown in the chart below. Go ahead and practice. Start with the 'Fire!' command...

Hints for practice:
If you speak a command but nothing happens, or something unexpected happens - don't worry!
Maybe your voice was not loud enough, or you were too far from the microphone of the Commander, or you spoke too fast. Take your time and try again.

There is almost certainly no problem with the Voice Commander or the Robot. It is common that first time users of the Voice Commander need to practice a bit and developing your command skills is part of the game.


Commands

Robot Action Desired:
Say these phrases loudly and clearly
First Part
Wait for BEEP
Second Part
FIRE
"ROBOT"
Wait for BEEP
"FIRE ! "
FORWARD
"ROBOT"
Wait for BEEP
"MOVE FORWARD
NOW !"
STOP

"STOP"

 
LEFT TURN

"ROBOT CHANGE DIRECTION"

Wait for BEEP
"LEFT ! "
RIGHT TURN

"ROBOT CHANGE DIRECTION"

Wait for BEEP
"TURN TO THE
RIGHT NOW !
"