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Entry-level: APP Operation

I.Preface

In the previous section, we met our new partner "Sirius" and learnt configuration operations including networking and App connection. Now, let's explore the fun gameplay of the App. First, Let's learn how to control the gait, head, and body movements of Sirius."

Sirius

II.Preparation Work

StepsDescription
Software: download the APP and install it according to the prompts.app_qr
Environment: Sirius has been connected to the Internet and successfully connected to the mobile App.This section will not repeat the basic configuration and other operations. Please refer to this document: Unboxing: Entry-level Configuration and Usage for relevant information.

III.Experience the Entry-level Gameplay of APP

StepsReference pictures
After the connection is successful, the APP will go directly to the home page, and click "Enter Remote Control" to start and experience your wonderful interaction with Sirius.app_mode
After entering the Remote Control Mode, a prompt of whether to "Restore Initial Posture" will pop up, and then click "OK".app_restore

3.1 Labelled Function Diagram

First, learn the functions of various components and icons based on the labelled diagram, and then proceed to experience the gait movement of your Sirius.

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3.2 Experience Sirius’s Gait Movement

StepsReference pictures
Label 1: Slide the joystick to make Sirius move and achieve gait movement.Label 2: Switch the speed mode between "Normal/Rapid" to control the gait speed of Sirius.app_rocker

After learning the basic operation steps, you can watch the video to see the operation steps more intuitively and experience the gait movement of Sirius simultaneously.

FunctionVideo effects
Left joystick: controls quadrupedal movement: up→forward / down→backward, slide left/right to control moves in parallel
Right joystick: controls turning in left or right
Dual joystick combined gait: controlling gait speed (Normal/Rapid)

3.3 Experience Head Movement

StepsReference pictures
Label 1: The head slider has been optimized with a separate joystick control, allowing users to control head movements more finely.app_head

After familiarizing yourself with the basic operation steps, you can also understand the head movements of your Sirius by watching videos.

For further understanding, the table below shows detailed labels and descriptions of these functions.

ToolPurposeUsage Method
Head sliderAchieve head pitching and yaw motionUp and down sliding: achieve pitching (head up and down); Left and right sliding: perform yaw motion (shake head left and right)
Head Image TransmissionThe head image transmission module is currently not available, please wait for it.

3.4 Experience body movement

StepsReference pictures
Label 1: Enter the body control page and adjust the parameter axis to achieve body movement.app_body
Label 2: Slide the red dot to adjust the parameter axis.Label 3: Click on the "-" to decrease or "+" to increase on both sides of the parameter axis.app_body_two

After familiarizing yourself with the basic operation steps, you can also understand the head movements of your Sirius by watching videos.

For further understanding, the table below shows detailed labels and descriptions of these functions.

NameMethod (sliding or adjusting the "-" and "+" buttons)
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RollThe body undergoes left and right rolling motion around the X-axis
Z axisLeg rotation around the Z-axis to achieve squatting or standing posture
Y axisThe body undergoes yaw motion around the Y-axis
X axisThe body achieves pitch motion around the X-axis

IV.More Gameplay Options

Through the introduction of the gameplay in the previous text, we have become familiar with the basic remote control gameplay of the APP and learned skills for controlling the gait, head, and body movements of your Sirius. And the next step is to further explore advanced remote control gameplay in the App - keyframes and drag and drop demonstrations. Let's look forward to the exciting content of the next chapter together. Coming soon!

Go to find the document out which you desired as follows.

Document titleIntroduction
Unboxing: Entry-level configuration and usageIn this section, we will show you the basic configuration and usage of Sirius including steps of startup, operation skills, network connection and how to connect with the APP.
Entry-level: APP operationThis section introduces the basic remote-control gameplay of App, covering from basic operation to gait movement, head and body movement and so on. Let’s explore all kinds of interesting gameplay in the App!
Mid-level (I): Advanced APP operationIn this section, we will further explore the advanced remote-control gameplay in the App - Keyframe Mode and Drag & Drop tutorial, to create more unique actions for your Sirius!
Mid-level (II): Python APIThis section introduces how to use Python SDK to control the movement status of your Sirius. You can try using Python to learn robot control and complete the secondary development of your Sirius by following the interfaces and instances we provide.
Mid-level (III): WebSocket APIThis section introduces how to use WebSocket API to control the movement status of your Sirius, complete the secondary development of your Sirius, and provide more detailed API information.
Advanced-level (I): UI UsageThis section introduces the basic UI interface and interactive operations of Sirius’s Head.
Advanced-level (II): Operated by the gamepadThis section provides a detailed description on how to quickly pair Sirius with the gamepad through Bluetooth for smoother movements of Sirius’s gait, head, and body through remote control.