AIBO’s motion modes

The motion mode means AIBO’ s state of activity . The AIBO in motion is usually in the autonomous mode acting on its own fr ee will. When you change the motion mode, you can contr ol how AIBO moves by using the sound contr oller (remote-contr ol mode) or can deliberately stop its activity (sleep mode).

Such modes ar e indicated by AIBO’ s eye lamps (see page 95) and can be changed with the sound contr oller.

About each motion mode

The following ar e quick notes on each motion mode.

Autonomous mode

AIBO acts autonomously . Its emotions, instincts and will, all play impor tant r oles in this mode. They help AIBO deter mine how to interact with its environment, and af fect its lear ning and maturation pr ocess. When AIBO feels bor ed, it will nap a while. T o wake up the sleeping AIBO, gently give it a shake.

To change AIBO to this mode, press:

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cFor details, see Chapter 4 (page 50).

Performance mode

(type of remote-control mode)

AIBO will show you all kinds of performances. You can also ask for a par ticular per formance by using the sound contr oller.

cFor details, see Chapter 5 (page 62).

To change AIBO to this mode, press:

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