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Walking Spot

Objective

Learn how to make Spot walk using a controller.

Spot can walk in most places that a person can. Only walk Spot in a safe operating environment as outlined in this guide.

Options for operation

There are two ways to operate Spot:

  • Using the joysticks on the Spot tablet controller

  • Using touch-to-go on the controller screen

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Walking Spot using the controller joysticks

  • On the controller app, select Walk from the action menu or press the A button. If Spot is sitting, it will stand up

  • Use the right joystick to turn Spot. This is easiest when standing a safe distance behind Spot

  • Use the left joystick to move Spot’s body. It can move forward, backward, right, and left

  • To stop movement, release the joysticks

Practice walking Spot

  • Put Spot into walking mode by selecting Walk from the tablet menu or pressing the A button

  • Walk Spot in a circle or figure 8 going forward

  • Walk Spot in a circle or figure 8 going backward

  • Turn Spot 360 degrees using the right joystick