Chapter 3 AIBO’s four modes — How to interact with AIBO

 

AIBO’s motion modes ............................................................................

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About each motion mode ................................................................

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The different modes .........................................................................

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Correlation of motion modes ..........................................................

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Chapter 4 Living with AIBO — AIBO, an independent roommate

AIBO’s autonomous activities ...............................................................

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Engaging the autonomous mode ...................................................

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Communicating via touch sensor ....................................................

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Communicating via objects (the ball) .............................................

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A psychological peek into your robot ..................................................

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Emotions ...........................................................................................

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Instincts .............................................................................................

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Education ..........................................................................................

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Growth ..............................................................................................

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Body language ..................................................................................

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Other robotic expressions ................................................................

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Naps and bedtime ............................................................................

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Chapter 5 Playing with remote-controlled AIBO

 

Enjoying AIBO’s performance ...............................................................

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Setting AIBO to the performance mode .........................................

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Changing the movement style ........................................................

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Asking AIBO for a particular performance .....................................

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Playing games ........................................................................................

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Operating AIBO in the game mode ................................................

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Controlling two AIBOs .....................................................................

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Playing games with AIBO ......................................................................

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Soccer ................................................................................................

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Labyrinth ...........................................................................................

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Stick ...................................................................................................

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