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:
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Using the joysticks on the Spot tablet controller
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Using touch-to-go on the controller screen
Walking Spot using the controller joysticks
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On the controller app, select Walk from the action menu or press the A button. If Spot is sitting, it will stand up
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Use the right joystick to turn Spot. This is easiest when standing a safe distance behind Spot
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Use the left joystick to move Spot’s body. It can move forward, backward, right, and left
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To stop movement, release the joysticks
Practice walking Spot
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Put Spot into walking mode by selecting Walk from the tablet menu or pressing the A button
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Walk Spot in a circle or figure 8 going forward
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Walk Spot in a circle or figure 8 going backward
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Turn Spot 360 degrees using the right joystick