Sony 477 User Manual

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A total of 18 joints (which is technically called “18 degrees of
freedom”) enables AIBO to move in a natural, smooth manner.
All the joints are cooperatively controlled and allow not only
basic movements like walking, sitting or lying down, but also
movements like looking around, tilting its head, or waving its
paws. AIBO can use more complicated body language, and will
even try to show off when in a good mood.

Other than playing with it as an autonomous robot, you can
enjoy pre-programmed performances by switching it to the
performance mode. The performances prepared for AIBO can be
changed, and new original motions can be added with a separate
software (not supplied) called ERF-510 AIBO Performer Kit. This
software can enhance AIBO’s existing movements, as well as
help you create original robot motions.

Once switched to the game mode, AIBO loses its autonomy and
reacts solely to human commands. In addition to simple
movements, such as moving back and forth and changing
directions, it can kick, show joy of winning, display sorrow after
losing a game, hold something in its mouth and let it go. Using
these functions, AIBO can play games such as robot soccer.