iPal® User Manual For Children’s Education, Families, Elder Care, and Retail/Hospitality Official Website www.ipalrobot.com Twitter – www.twitter.com/avatarmindinc?lang=en Facebook -- www.facebook.com/AvatarMindInc This manual may not be reprinted without permission Copyright© 2017 Nanjing AvatarMind Robot Technology Co.
Contents 1. Introduction to iPal ......................................................................4 2. Making friends with iPal ..............................................................5 3. Accessories .................................................................................6 4. Hardware.....................................................................................7 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 5. Getting Started ..................................................................
6.3.3. Games .............................................................................. 27 6.3.4. Camera ............................................................................. 27 6.3.5. Gallery............................................................................... 28 6.3.6. Education.......................................................................... 29 6.3.7. Calendar ........................................................................... 30 6.4. iPalProgrammer.................
9. Warranty ................................................................................... 47 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. Security ..................................................................................... 47 Usage ........................................................................................ 48 Storage ..................................................................................... 49 10. FCC Warning............................................................................ 49 10.1.
1. Introduction to iPal iPal is a fully functional humanoid robot that is 3.5 feet tall. It has many motors, microphones, cameras, sensors (infrared, ultrasound and touch) which enable iPal™ to be aware of its surroundings and to facilitate interactions with and between humans iPal is an open system based on the Android operating system with extensions for motion, sensors and natural language conversation, allowing a wealth of third party applications to be delivered on a robot.
elders who may not be able to get out as much as they’d like due to physical limitations. iPal can aid in health and safety monitoring, reminding elders to take their medications as prescribed and allowing caregivers and loved ones to check in on individuals through the iPal smartphone app. Other versions of iPal are in development for children with special needs (e.g., autism), hospitality, retail, home security, and more. AvatarMind also offers the iPal platform for 3rd party developers.
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4. Hardware 4.1.
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4.2. On/Off Switch iPal has 2 buttons at the back, an on/off button and an emergency shutdown button. To turn on iPal hold down the On/Off button for 2 seconds. To turn off iPal with the normal shutdown procedure, hold down the On/Off button for 2 seconds.
4.3. Screen The screen is on iPal’s chest can be used to change settings, start and stop applications, and control iPal in various ways. Details are given later in this manual.
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4.15.4.5. Charging For security and safety reasons, when charging iPal is automatically turned off or put in screen protection mode.
5. Getting Started 5.6.5.1. Environmental Considerations iPal moves best on a flat and dry surface. Movement is slower on thick carpet. Within a 50 cm range, people or objects may affect iPal’s movements. Outdoor use is not recommended. 5.7.5.2. How to move iPal Steps for moving iPal: Do NOT pick up the iPal by the head or arms To carry iPal use the handle in back or by holding the body You can also push iPal forward on its wheels 5.8.5.3.
If you agree with the service policy, select that option click the arrow to continue Connect to a WiFi network. You can skip this section and connect to a network later using Settings. Some internal functionalities require a network connection, so connecting to network is highly recommended.
Set time and date If desired, give iPal a nickname and birthday.
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6. iPal Applications iPal has a wide variety of bundled applications. Simply touch iPal’s screen to activate an application. 6.1. How to use iPal applications After you complete the setup procedure, or subsequently when you turn on iPal, the home screen below appears. Along the top it shows the time, the WiFi strength, and the charge level. Touch the “APP” button to show applications and content.
To get started, touch the songs icon (you may need to swipe left), then you will see a selection of songs. Touch a song icon to have iPal play that song. To access additional applications swipe left or right on the screen. Touch an icon to start an application. In some cases such as “Game,” touching the icon takes you to a sub-directory. If you want to stop an application or playing content, simply touching iPal’s head will pause the current application.
6.2. Settings By swiping left on the screen above you will see the Settings icon. When first entering Settings, you will be asked to set a password for iPal. This is optional but recommended 6.2.1.
WLAN User can select or change a WiFi connection Bluetooth: search and pair Bluetooth devices Sounds: adjust volume and tone Display: adjust screen brightness; set sleeping time, turn on/off expression panel (controls the mouth and eyebrow display).
Storage: Shows the storage space usage on the SD card or enables the deletion of data on the SD card Content Manage download content. User can select unneeded content and delete.
Apps: manage new installed applications Security: set or change password Language: supports simplified Chinese and English Time & Date: set current date, time and time zone About: System Details: shows iPal software and hardware version. Terms of Use: specifies iPal terms in detail.
Privacy: describes privacy terms for iPal. System Update: checks if a new version is available to download. Reset to Default: reset iPal to factory status (WARNING - All content and applications you have added to iPal will be deleted, including Photos, video and other resources). 6.2.2. Robot Settings The robot settings are described below: Name Card Edit iPal’s nickname or birthday.
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6.2.3. User Settings User can edit family information in this section. 6.3. Examples 6.3.1.
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Select one to play by touching its icon.. 6.3.3. Games Click Browse all games Slide left to see second page, click “More icon” to enter Store for more games icon to enter Games folder 6.3.4. Camera Click icon to open camera.
The screen shown below appears. Click the Camera icon at right to take photo. Click red button at right to take video. 6.3.5. Gallery Click Check photos and videos. icon to enter Gallery.
Click “Edit” button at top right corner to select photos or videos to delete. 6.3.6.
Click More icon (white plus icon with yellow background in picture above) to enter Store for more educational resources 6.3.7. Calendar Click View calendar and browse alerts. icon to enter Calendar application.
To set a new alert: click “+” symbol at top right corner. Edit alert content: set title, time, place and type or added records. Set alert by clicking button at top right corner.
6.4. iPalProgrammer 6.4.1. Introduction iPalProgrammer is a simple programming language that enables you to create iPal activities by dragging and dropping. Go to home page -> APP -> Other Click the icon to start iPalProgrammer. 6.4.2. Modules iPalProgrammer is intended help teach programming concepts to young children, and to the young at heart. It provides you with a simple interface to drag and drop iPal’s actions to create iPal activities.
iPal cannot do two opposing actions at the same time. Blocks with invalid operations are set to a grey color. 3. Menu: Load/Save workspace 4. Run: iPal will run logic in current workspace 5. Exit: exit application 6. Delete: drag blocks to trash to delete. 7. Workspace: block area, user drags blocks into workspace and format valid logic 6.4.3. Operations Workspace Workspace is a rectangular area with white dots background.
desired. Input angles are absolute. For example, suppose you raise the left arm by 30 degrees and raise again by 30 degrees. Each input of 30 degrees defines the same for the motor default position. So as for the first command, iPal’s right arm rises by 30 degrees, but for the second one, iPal’s right arm stays the in the same place. Voice interaction The voice interaction module can read music resources from a local device. Music format is mp3.
. Run When user clicks the run button (green triangle), iPal will run a script which activates all the valid blocks in sequence. Screen will pop up a window with “Running” hint. Exit Click the exit button to exit iPalProgrammer. 6.4.4. Menu Template iPalProgrammer provides 3 simple templates internally: parade steps, expression & move, and action. Click menu to select template. User can also upload their own programming to iPal store.
Save Template Custom programming can be saved. User can long click Menu button and screen will pop up a dialog, informing user to type in filename. Currently workspace will be saved to local storage. To replay a saved activity, use the More button. 6.4.5. Delete To delete single block or whole workspace in iPalProgrammer. Drag to Trash User can drag blocks to trash icon to delete. When dragging to trash icon, trash icon will open the cover, then release to delete.
6.4.6. Download Template iPal App Store collects templates for iPal activities from users and provides download links. Please refer to iPal App Store for more information. 6.5. Man-iPal Interaction 6.5.1. Introduction This functionality is specially designed for Elder Care. Man - iPal interaction (NUI) means iPal can react to people’s commands or detect signals from the surrounding environment.
Touch man-iPal interaction icon to enter man- iPal interaction. 6.5.2. Face Recognition Face Manager Face Manager is used to manage registered human faces. User should register new face before using face recognition. User can manage registered faces by clicking any face. This will enter the edit mode. User can select faces to delete.
Face Recognition Face recognition is used to capture human’s face. If captured face is registered in database, it shows user with matched name, gender and age. If this face is new, it detects gender and age. The second option at left menu will enter face capture page. This page will trigger camera. Register New Face Click the last option at left menu to register a new face for recognition.
Two types are supported, by camera or video. Please follow the instructions for capturing a face by video. Record data for front face, side face, raise head and lower head by camera, and type in name. Using video to capture face, record a video at least five seconds long (rotate head when recording), and type in name when video is completed.
6.5.3. Natural User Interface (NUI) Settings Settings Single click the setting button at top right corner of NUI home page below to enter NUI Settings page.
NUI switch is used to enable/disable NUI functionality. If disabled, iPal will not detect human face by camera. Pattern Pattern is used to define multiple applications scenarios for NUI. For example, if iPal detects Tom’s face and current scene is home, iPal will wave hands to Tom. On the other hand, if scene is school and also detects Tom, iPal may say Hello to Tom. This means the detection of a face can have different actions under different scenes.
7. Download Applications 7.1. App Store Start from the screen reached when you hit “APP” on the home page.
7.2. Download 7.2.1. App List 7.2.2.
7.2.3. Download & Install Applications may be downloaded to different folders on categories. For example: applications under Story category will be downloaded to Story folder. Music applications to Music folder. 7.2.4. Use New App When downloaded just click the new app to start it.
8. iPal Maintenance 8.1. iPal Do not use polishing liquid, alcohol spray or any other flammable substances on iPal. Do not attempt to disassemble iPal, it requires special tools to assemble. Maintenance: Make sure charger is unplugged. Shutdown iPal using the upper On/Off (upper) button on iPal’s back. Use dry towel to clean iPal. Make sure that iPal is totally dry. Occasionally clean iPal’s base as it may be affected by dust or hair. 8.2.
9. Warranty Damages on iPal or charger because of user violating the maintenance steps or abusing iPal may void the warranty. AvatarMind Robot Technology will not be responsible for any damage to iPal or user injuries due to user violating the guidance in this chapter. Your safety is our highest priority. Please follow the usage and maintenance guidance in this chapter. Please note that in all circumstances, your safety is the highest priority.
9.2. Usage Please do not use iPal when surrounding temperature is out of the 5°C～35°C range. Do not charge, use or store iPal near fire or heaters, or in direct exposure to the sun. Do not disassembly or try to re-assembly iPal. iPal is for indoor use. Do not allow iPal to come in contact with water, or handle with wet hands. Do not use iPal around fire. To charge only use iPal’s build-in charger. Do not set barriers within iPal’s detectable area. Do not cover iPal sensors.
9.3. Storage Make sure iPal is turned off. Store iPal in dry place without dust and in temperature range 0～45°C. It is advisable to recharge iPal periodically if it is not used for a long time. 10. FCC Warning 10.1. FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Appendix Ⅰ: iPal Specification Item Shape Weight Description Height x Length x Width: 1025 x 395 x 440 (Unit: mm) 12.
Ⅱ: Charger Specification Item Description Input Voltage AC100V- 240V Input Voltage Frequency 47-63Hz Output Voltage 24V Output Current 3.75A Output Power 90W Idle Power <0.8W Efficiency >85% Overload Current >10A Overload Voltage >25V Short Circuit Protection No smoke, fire or change on shape Input Wire 150 cm Input Socket US 120V 3 pins Output Wire Spec AWG16 Output Wire Length 120 cm Output DC 5.5x2.
Ⅲ: Others Announcements: Please use this product only under supervision by an adult. Do not use this product outdoor or unsafe places. iPal should be periodically examined to make sure that everything is operating correctly. Any attempt to disassemble is unsafe and will void the warranty. Do not allow children to play with damaged product. Do not expose this product to high temperatures, humid environments or directly to the sunlight. This product should not be cleaned by water.
iPal should not be used by children under 3 years old. Old batteries should be dropped in professional recycle bin.
