Self-Righting Spot

Objective

Learn how to self-right Spot using a controller.

In normal operation, such as changing the battery, Spot can sometimes end up on its back or on the ground with its legs in an unusual position. During the self-righting maneuver, the robot flips using its legs to turn itself over. Its legs are positioned to be ready to stand.

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Now that your robot is powered on and on its back, perform a self-right using the following procedure. If Spot is not on its back, roll it over to get a feel for how self-righting works:

  • Make sure the robot has 2m of clearance all around it
  • Using the controller’s action menu, press and hold Stand or press the B button and then tap Self Right
  • The robot will attempt to roll over by moving its legs
  • The robot will stop moving and then sit

If Spot fails to self-right:

  • Turn off the robot's motors via the controller app
  • Press the motor lockout button on the robot
  • The robot's limbs will go slack. If Spot is upright or standing, it will fall
  • Manually move legs and body into “sit” position
  • Take extra care to avoid hip and knee pinch points
  • Release lockout button
  • Use the controller to turn on motor power, then attempt the self-right maneuver again