For your safety ENTERTAINMENT ROBOT ERS-1000 Documentation for aibo Starting your life with aibo Provides the introductory information needed for starting your life with aibo. Please read this document first. For your safety (this document) Provides the precautions to ensure safe use and the specifications. Help Guide (Web Manual) Provides information concerning communication with your aibo and its growth. Please access this documentation with your smartphone or computer. http://rd1.sony.net/help/aibo/ers1000/en-us/
Owners Record Record the model and serial number (which are located behind the lid on aibos torso) in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ERS-1000 Serial No. Product key Parts and Controls The following shows the parts and controls referred in the Notes on Use section of this document. For the locations of any other parts and controls and their features, refer to the Help Guide. aibo Head Eye Nose camera ToF sensor Neck Motion sensor Ranging sensors (2) Forepaws Ear On the torso Status LED The status LED indicates aibos state as follows:
Lit in green: powered-up state Lit in orange: battery charging state Lit in red: sleep state Flashing in red: error state Power button Loin camera Tail Back paws Behind the lid Charging pins Network switch Model name label (the model, serial number and FCC ID) Charging station Charging stand Charging mat Supply terminal Charge connector WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. CAUTION Observe the following cautions, as there may be a risk of heat generation, fire or explosion.
* Lithium-ion battery is built into the product. Charge the product by the designated charging method. Do not place the product in or near fire, such as near a fireplace, or put the product in a microwave. Do not leave the product in a car in hot weather. Do not store or use the product in a hot and humid place such as in a sauna bath. Do not disassemble, crush or pierce the product. Do not expose the product to excessive shock such as dropping from a high place. Do not expose the product to high temperatures above 60 C (140 F). Keep the product dry. Dispose of the product appropriately. Charge the product by the designated charging method in the instruction manual. Do not expose to extremely low temperatures of -20 C (-4 F) or lower or extremely low pressures of 11.6 kPa or lower. Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. If any malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source. Use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. The following FCC IDs have been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits in all operating modes and orientations of the host platform. FCC ID: AK8145899511 FCC ID: AK8145890811 This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter except Grant condition. Users are not permitted to modify this transmitter device. Any unauthorized changes made to this device could void your authority to operate this device. Suppliers Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: AL001 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The FCC IDs are located behind the lid on the aibos torso. To see the IDs, please remove the lid. Notes on Use On the packaging material Please retain the packaging material. If needed, it provides a secure means of transporting your aibo. When powering off aibo in case of emergency Press and hold the power button at the back of the neck for 2 seconds to power off aibo. If this does not work, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or longer to forcibly power it off. A forced power off may cause loss of data and settings. On handling aibo Do not use aibo on a place from which aibo may fall off or on an unstable place, for example, with vibration or an uneven surface. aibo may fall off or fall over, resulting in a physical injury or a malfunction of aibo. Do not place fragile or dangerous objects around aibo. aibo moves around on its own and may cause damage to your property or a freak accident. Do not put your hands or fingers in gaps around aibos movable parts. Your hands or fingers may get caught between aibos body and parts, resulting in a physical injury. Do not lift or swing around aibo by grasping its head, ear, tail, forepaw, back paw, or loin;
or twist these parts. Moving any of aibos movable parts beyond its limit may break the part, resulting in a physical injury. aibos ears and tail come off from the body when they are forcefully pulled. This is designed for safety and does not indicate a failure. For attaching the removed ears and tail back to the body, refer to the Help Guide. Do not use aibo outdoors to avoid ingress of water or foreign matters. Such ingress may cause a malfunction of aibo. Do not use aibo on a hard floor, such as a concrete floor, to avoid the risk of scratching aibo or its malfunction. Do not use aibo on a slippery floor or a shag carpet. aibo may fail to sit up or move forward. It is recommended that you use aibo on a wooden floor or a carpet with short threads. Do not exert excessive force on aibo to prevent its activities. Keep aibos movable parts free of anything that restrict their movements, such as a sticker or a ribbon. Do not lubricate aibos movable parts. Do not allow a strong physical impact (e.g. dropping aibo) or excessive force (e.g. putting a heavy object on aibo) exerted on aibo to avoid the risk of its malfunction. aibos operating temperature range is from 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F). Use of aibo in an extremely cold or hot place where the temperature falls below or exceeds the range may cause a malfunction of aibo. Do not leave aibo in a place subject to excessive dust or cigarette smoke. Do not leave aibo in a place subject to extremely high/low temperatures or high humidity. The interior temperature of a closed vehicle parked under the blazing sun or in summertime rises considerably high. Leaving aibo in such a vehicle may cause deformation of aibo or its malfunction. aibos network features are solely applicable to the networks in USA. Depending on the country or region, restrictions are imposed on use of radio waves. Use of aibos network features in such countries or regions may result in a violation of law. Do not use aibo in an aircraft. Radio waves from aibo may affect the operation of the aircraft to cause an accident due to a malfunction of the aircraft equipment. See the back side. ERS-1000 USGB 4-724-606-21(1) Do not use aibos network features when aibo is likely to approach within a radius of 15 cm (6 in.) from persons implanted with electric medical equipment, such as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or an implantable cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves from aibo may affect the operation of the electric medical equipment. Take either of the following actions to turn off the network features. Slide the network switch on the torso to OFF. Press and hold the power button at the back of the neck for 2 seconds to power off aibo. At a place subject to intensive direct sunlight, such as by the window in daytime, aibos sensor may malfunction. Protect aibos cameras and sensors from being scratched or soiled with dust or fingerprints. Scratches or soil residues on their surface cause aibos detection capabilities to deteriorate. If residues of dust or fingerprints are found on aibos camera or sensor covers, do not touch them with bare hands. Instead, blow them off with a commercially available blower or wipe them off with a soft cloth. Do not use aibo on a place where aibo might fall off or at a place surrounded by obstacles or within reach of small children. By falling or colliding, aibo may damage your property or cause a physical injury or a malfunction of aibo. Please be advised that Sony assumes no liability for any damage or loss that you may suffer as a result of such fall or collision. Moisture condensation If aibo is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside or on the surface of it and cause a malfunction of aibo. If moisture condensation has occurred, leave aibo without turning on the power. Heat generation aibo and the supplied AC adapter may generate heat while they are in use. Heat generation is caused by the operation of internal electric circuits or the electric current that flows during battery charge and does not indicate a malfunction. The amount of heat generated by aibo depends on its activity. When aibo or the supplied AC adapter is extremely hot to the touch with compared to its usual state, press and hold the power button at the back of the neck for 2 seconds to power off aibo. Unplug the power cord of the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Then, visit the online support page and see the troubleshooting information. On handling the charging station To let aibo charge its battery on its own on the charging station (self-charging) and get up from there, do not place objects, that may disturb aibos activities, around the charging station. For more information, refer to the Help Guide. Do not touch the charge connector with bare hands to avoid causing a bad contact. Do not exert force on the charging station, for example, by putting your hand or elbow on it. Do not step on or kick the charging station. Do not exert a strong physical impact on the charging station or drop the station. Do not leave the charging station in a place subject to abnormally high temperatures, such as inside a closed vehicle parked under the blazing sun, to avoid the risk of deformation or a malfunction of the charging station. Do not allow the charging station exposed to water. On charging the battery of aibo Charge the battery under the condition where the ambient temperature is within the range from 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F). If the temperature is out of this range, the battery may not be fully charged. While you are charging the battery or using aibo, aibos body temperature may rise. This, however, does not indicate a malfunction of aibo. Even if you do not intend to use aibo for an extended period of time, charge the battery every 6 months to keep it from deteriorating. If aibo has not been used for an extended period of time, it may take more time to charge the battery. If the battery power wears out in about a half of its standard battery life, the battery life may have come to an end. For replacing the battery, visit the online support page and see the information about battery replacement. On handling the AC adapter Use the supplied AC adapter with the charging station. Use of any AC adapter other than the supplied one will cause a malfunction of aibo. For connecting the AC adapter to a power source, use an AC outlet that is easy to access. When there is an issue with the operation of aibo, immediately unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to cut the power supply. The supplied AC adapter is exclusively designed for use in USA. Do not use the adapter in any other countries or regions, or with any other voltages. Do not connect the AC adapter to an electronic voltage transformer designed for travelers to avoid the risk of heat generation or a malfunction of the adapter. When you leave home, for example, for vacation and do not intend to use the supplied AC adapter for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. The supplied power cord is exclusively designed for aibos charging station. It should not be used with any other electric devices. Notes on the Auto photos function of aibo Use the Auto photos function in compliance with the moral standards. Taking photos of others and/or making such photos open to the public may result in a violation of privacy or portrait rights. Before you take photos of others, be sure to obtain their consent. 2018 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-724-606-21(1) On handling the SIM card The SIM card in aibo is solely provided for use with aibo. Do not use it with any other Specifications products. When you removed the SIM card from aibo, be sure to keep it from missing and watch over small children to prevent them from swallowing the card. For removing the SIM card, refer to the Help Guide. On cleaning When aibo or the charging station is soiled with small particles and dust, gently wipe them off with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use any volatile agent, such as alcohol or paint thinner, to avoid damaging the finish. On Wi-Fi communication Please be advised that you are expected to pay any necessary costs for connecting aibo to a Wi-Fi network. On data compensation In the event that your data is not recorded and thus unavailable for retrieval due to some reasons, such as a malfunction of aibo or a communication error, please be advised that Sony assumes no liability for compensating lost data. About Software Information about aibos system software By updating the system software, you can add new functions to aibo, improve user experience of aibo, and enhance security of aibo. Please use the dedicated app, My aibo, to keep your aibo updated. Information about the third-party software The entertainment robot, aibo contains the software that includes software components publicly available as the source code or as free software or its derivative granted for use under the license agreement imposed by the software right holder other than Sony Corporation (hereinafter referred to as third-party software). To use any third-party software, you are bind to comply with its license agreement. The license agreement of each third-party software is provided on the website at the following URL. You are advised to visit this website and read each and every license agreement. http://oss.sony.net/License/ERS-1000/
Some of the third-party software is applicable to GNU General Public License (GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) described on the website at the above URL. With compliance to the GPL/LGPL conditions, you are entitled to obtain, alter, and distribute the software code of such software. The software code of each of such software is provided on the website at the following URL. To download the software code, access the website and select ERS-1000. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
Please be advised that no answer will be provided by Sony to the inquiry concerning the contents of the software code. aibo Movable parts Head: 3 degrees of freedom Mouth: 1 degree of freedom Neck: 1 degree of freedom Loin: 1 degree of freedom Forepaws/Back paws (4): 3 degrees of freedom Ears (2): 1 degree of freedom Tail: 2 degrees of freedom
(22 degrees of freedom in total) Buttons and switch Power button Volume button (+, -) Network switch LED Status LED, Network LED Displays OLED (eyes) (2) Cameras Nose camera (1), Loin camera (1) Terminals Charging pins, SIM card slot Sound Speaker, Microphones (4) Sensors 6 axis detection systems (head, torso) (2)
(3 axis gyro/3 axis acceleration) Motion sensor Ranging sensors (2) ToF sensor Light sensor Head sensor, Jaw sensor (Capacitive type touch sensor) Back sensor (Pressure sensitive/capacitive type touch sensor) Paw pads (4) Power consumption Approx. 14 W (in standard mode operation) Battery life Approx. 120 minutes (in standard mode operation) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 180 x 293 x 305 mm (7.1 x 11.5 x 12.0 in.) (not including the protruded parts) Mass Approx. 2.2 kg (77.6 oz) Operating temperature 5 C - 35 C (41 F - 95 F) Communication system Mobile network communication function (Data transmission): LTE Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Charging station (Charging stand, Charging mat) Power supply 19.5 V DC Output voltage 19.5 V DC: 2.3 A (for charging aibo) Charging time Approx. 3 hours*
Dimensions (w/h/d) Charging stand: Approx. 171 x 29 x 74 mm (6.7 x 1.1 x 2.9 in.) Charging mat: Approx. 392 x 24 x 284 mm (15.4 x 0.9 x 11.2 in.) Mass Charging stand: Approx. 101 g (3.6 oz) Charging mat: Approx. 466 g (16.4 oz) Operating temperature 5 C - 35 C (41 F - 95 F)
* The charging time may vary depending on the condition, such as the activity of aibo or the ambient temperature. AC adapter Input 100 - 240 V AC (100 V AC for the power cord) 50 - 60 Hz, 1.2 A Output 19.2 V AC, 2.3 A Operating temperature 5 C - 35 C (41 F - 95 F) (temperature gradient of 10 C (50 F)/hour or less) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 92 x 41 x 27 mm (3.62 x 1.61 x 1.06 in.) Mass Approx. 165 g (5.8 oz) Connection cord length Power cord: approx. 1 m (39.4 in.) Supplied accessories SIM card (inserted in aibo) Charging station* (ERA-1001)
* Referred to when the charging stand is attached to the charging mat. AC adapter Power cord Pink ball Starting your life with aibo For your safety (this document) Product key Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and copyrights Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. System and/or product names mentioned in this document are, in general, registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective developers and the and marks are omitted in the text. Furthermore, any copyrights not explicitly mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. When Transferring or Disposing of aibo About handling personal information and others Before you transfer or dispose of your aibo, you are strongly advised to delete the data, including personal information, by selecting [Settings] - [Initialize aibo] from the menu on the dedicated app, My aibo. If you transfer or dispose of your aibo without deleting the data, the personal information can be viewed and/or used by a third party. Note Sony assumes no liability for any damage or loss that you may suffer as a result of unauthorized viewing and/or use of the undeleted data by a third party. RECYCLING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Rechargeable batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, visit www.sony.com/electronics/eco/environmental-management Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. ERS-1000 USGB 4-724-606-21(1)