Sumo Robots
Two Robot Sumo Wrestlers
with Artificial Intelligence
SL001 Instructions
Read and save these instructions.
Warnings
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting........................................................................25
Care.and.Maintenance.............................................................27
Specifications............................................................................27
Statement.of.FCC.Compliance..................................................28
FCC.Label.Compliance.Statement.............................................29
Warnings
•.Do.not.expose.units.to.water.or.moisture.
•.Do.not.expose.units.to.extreme.temperatures.from.any.source..
•.Do.not.drop.or.subject.the.units.to.excessive.force.or.shock.
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Important Battery Information
•.Do.not.mix.old.and.new.batteries.
•.Do.not.mix.Alkaline,.standard.(Carbon.Zinc).or.rechargeable.
(Nickel-Cadmium).batteries.
•.Use.only.batteries.of.the.same.or.equivalent.type.as..
recommended.
•.Due.to.small.parts,.an.adult.should.install.and.replace.batteries.
•.Insert.batteries,.observing.proper.+/–.polarities.
•.Do.not.short-circuit.the.supply.terminals.
•.Do.not.recharge.nonrechargeable.batteries.
•.Do.not.use.rechargeable.batteries.
•.Do.not.dispose.of.batteries.in.fire..Batteries.may.explode.or.leak.
•.Keep.the.packaging.for.future.reference..It.contains.important.
information.
•.Always.remove.rechargeable.batteries.from.remote.controls.and.
charging.station.before.charging.
Note:.Robots’.rechargeable.batteries.are.not.replaceable.
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Battery Installation
Remote Control
1.. .Ensure.the.power.switch.is.in.the.OFF.position.
2.. .To.open.the.battery.compartment.on.the.remote.control,.
remove.the.screw.using.a.Phillips.screwdriver.(not.included),.
then.lift.off.the.cover.
3.. .Install.3.AAA.batteries.(purchase.separately).into.the.battery.
compartment,.observing.proper.+/–.polarities.as.indicated.
4.. .Replace.the.cover,.then.reinstall.the.screw.using.a.Phillips.
screwdriver.(not.included).
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Battery Installation
Note:.If.remote.control.battery.power.is.weak,.the.power.LED.
indicator.flashes..Replace.the.batteries.
Charger
1.. .To.open.the.battery.compartment.on.the.charger,.remove.the.
screw.using.a.Phillips.screwdriver.(not.included),.then.lift.off.
the.cover.
2.. .Install.3.AA.batteries.(purchase.separately).into.the.battery.
compartment,.observing.proper.+/–.polarities.as.indicated.
3.. .Replace.the.cover,.then.reinstall.the.screw.using.a.Phillips.
screwdriver.(not.included).
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Overview
Inspired.by.Sumo.wrestling,.the.goal.of.the.game.is.to.push.your.
robot.Sumo.opponent.out.of.the.Dohyo.ring..Players.use.the.
infrared.remote.controls.to.execute.various.offensive.or.evasive.
maneuvers.against.an.opponent,.or.a.robot’s.artificial.intelli-
gence..Advanced.players.may.test.their.skill.by.creating.exciting.
new.user-defined.stunts.for.the.robot.Sumo.wrestlers..
Playing the Game
One.game.consists.of.five.matches;.each.match.lasts.approxi-
mately.one.minute..The.winner.is.determined.when:
•.The.opponent.is.pushed.out.of.the.Dohyo.borderline.
•.The.opponent.forfeits.and.leaves.the.Dohyo.
•.The.opponent.is.lifted.up.or.knocked.down.in.the.Dohyo.
Notes:
•.Before.a.match.begins,.ensure.both.robots.are.facing.each.other.
in.the.shaded.area.of.the.Dohyo.
•.To.select.a.fighting.posture,.rotate.the.robots’.arms.to.the.de-
sired.pose.
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Remote Control Operation
The.remote.controls.drive.two-player.(two-player.mode).and.one.
player.vs..artificial.intelligence.(one-player.mode)..
Note:.During.A.I..(artificial.intelligence).mode,.all.remote-control.
functions.are.deactivated..
1.. .To.use.a.remote.control,.after.battery.installation,.the.unit.
must.be.calibrated.
2.. .To.calibrate.a.remote.control,.move.its.joystick.in.a.circular.
motion.around.its.outermost.perimeter.
3.. .The.remote.controls.have.an.operational.range.of.approxi-
mately.six.feet..Do.not.block.or.cover.the.infrared.sensor.
located.on.the.front.of.the.remote.units.as.malfunctions..
may.occur..
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Commands and Maneuvers
To.perform.individual.commands.and.preprogrammed.maneuvers.
with.the.remote.control,.use.the.reference.chart.below..
Features
ACTION 1
Description
.•..Single.click.—.Front.of.Robot.moves.towards.
the.other.one.
•..Double.click.—.Back.of.Robot.moves.to-
wards.the.other.one.
ACTION 2 (Level 2)
ACTION 3 (Level 2)
.•..Single.click.—.Counterclockwise.180°.turn.or.
user-defined.stunt.action.1.**
•..Double.click:.Clockwise.180°.turn.or.user-
defined.stunt.action.2.**
•..Single.click.—.Spin.and.Rush.forward.or.
user-defined.stunt.action.3.**
•..Double.click:.Front.of.Robot.moves.towards.
the.Dohyo.center
CHANNEL SELECTION •..Infrared.frequency.selection.corresponds.to.
individual.robot.
LEVEL SELECTION
•.LEVEL.1.—.Disables.special.attacks.
•.LEVEL.2.—.Enables.special.attacks.
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Commands and Maneuvers
ON/OFF
•.Powers.the.remote.control.on.and.off..
ATTACK 1
.•..Protective.Shell.—.Repels.opponent.away.with.the.
Dohyo.barrier..No.directional.limitation.
ATTACK 2
ATTACK 3
START/STOP
.•..Thunder.Shot.—.Opponent.loses.control.and.
shakes.
.•..Laser.Beam.—.An.attack.to.the.challenger.behind.
you..Opponent.is.repelled.away.from.you.
•.Start.or.stop.the.game.
•..To.start.a.new.game.and.clear.all.match.records,.
press.and.hold.the.START/STOP.button.
BRAKE
.•..Stops.the.current.stunt.or.special.attacks..
immediately..
**.See.Stunt.Action.Upgrade.section.for.user-defined.stunts.
Note: To.perform.default.action.maneuvers.such.as.circling.from.
the.outside.to.attack.or.sudden.forward.movements,.a.player.
may.press.the.ACTION.1,.2.or.3.buttons..Advanced.players.may.
create.their.own.user-defined.stunt.actions.using.remote.control.
ACTION.buttons.1,.2.and.3,.when.set.at.Level.2..(See.Stunt..
Action.Upgrade.section.)
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Commands and Maneuvers
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Keeping Score
Five.LEDs.on.the.front.of.each.robot.indicate.matches.played.and.
won..The.first.to.win.3.out.of.5.matches.wins.the.game.
1.. .During.the.first.match,.the.far.left.LED.on.both.robots.blinks.
green.and.red..This.indicates.the.match.is.in.play..
2.. .When.the.match.is.finished,.the.LED.blinks.green.on.the..
winning.robot.and.red.on.the.losing.robot..
3.. .Steps.one.and.two.are.repeated.with.the.next.LEDs.in.the.
sequence.until.3.out.of.5.matches.are.completed.
4.. .The.first.LED.illuminates.green.to.indicate.the.first-match.
winner;.likewise,.the.first.LED.illuminates.red.to.indicate.the.
first-match.loser..This.step.is.repeated.on.the.next.LEDs.in.the.
sequence.until.3.out.of.5.matches.are.decided.
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Charger Operation
A.full.charge.yields.approximately.5-6.minutes.of.robot.action...
A.low.battery.is.indicated.when.the.robot’s.second.and.fourth.
LED.blink.rapidly..
1.. .Before.charging,.ensure.the.robot.is.switched.off..
2.. .Place.the.robot.on.the.charger..The.front.of.the.robot.aligns.
with.the.front.of.the.charger..
3.. .Ensure.two.power.connectors,.two.wheel.slots.and.the.bal-
ance.point.connections.align.properly..All.connections.fit.
together.one.way;.do.not.force.
4.. .A.red.LED.on.the.charger.illuminates.for.about.21⁄2.minutes.
while.the.robot.is.charging..When.charging.is.complete,.the.
light.turns.off..
Wheel Slots
Charging Connections
LED Power
Indicator
Wheel Slots
Holes for Balance
Points
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The Dohyo
Barrier
Dohyo
Borderline
The.Dohyo.is.a.bordered.circular.area.where.game.matches.
are.played..A.match.is.won.or.lost.when.a.robot.is.pushed.out.
of.the.Dohyo..For.best.results,.always.keep.the.Dohyo.surface.
clean.and.level..Any.debris.on.the.surface.may.impair.the.robot’s.
localization.system.and.cause.a.malfunction..For.added.stability,.
we.recommend.taping.down.the.outer.border.barrier.around.the.
Dohyo.
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Game Modes
There.are.three.ways.to.play.the.game:.
•.Two.player.(two-player.mode).
•.One.player.vs..artificial.intelligence.(one-player.mode).
•.Artificial.intelligence.vs..artificial.intelligence.(demonstration.
mode)
Robots.“learn”.and.retain.tactical.strategies.in.memory.as.moves.
are.employed.during.a.game..The.more.moves.you.use,.the.more.
skillful.the.robots.become.with.those.moves..The.robots.execute.
learned.tactics.during.games.using.their.artificial.intelligence.
To.select.a.play.mode,.slide.the.switch.located.on.the.back.of.the.
robot.to.the.desired.setting.(R/C2,.R/C1,.A.I.,.OFF).
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Two Player (Two-Player Mode)
1.. .To.select.two-player.mode,.ensure.each.robot.is.set.to.a.cor-
responding.remote.control.frequency..For.example,.select.R/C1.
to.control.a.robot.with.the.remote.set.to.CHANNEL 1;.select.
R/C2.to.control.a.robot.with.the.remote.set.to.CHANNEL 2.
2.. .Place.the.robots.in.the.shaded.area.of.the.Doyho,.facing..
each.other..
3.. .To.begin.a.match,.press.the.START/STOP.button.on.each.
remote.control..Five.LEDs.on.each.robot.blink.to.indicate..
a.countdown.sequence..
4.. .During.the.match,.a.player.may.use.all.the.remote-control.
commands.available.to.force.the.opponent.from.the.Dohyo..
(See.Commands.and.Maneuvers.section.).
5.. .When.a.match.is.completed,.the.winning.robot.emits.sounds.
and.displays.an.LED.pattern..(See.Keeping.Score.section.).
6.. .To.begin.a.new.match,.repeat.steps.3.and.4.
7.. .To.start.a.new.game.and.clear.the.previous.record,.press.and.
hold.the.START/STOP.button.for.two.seconds..Red.LEDs.on.
each.robot.flash.
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Artificial Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence
(Demonstration Mode)
1.. .To.play.a.game.in.demonstration.mode,.slide.the.switch.
located.on.the.back.of.both.robots.to.the.A.I..(Artificial.Intel-
ligence).setting.
2.. .Place.the.robots.in.the.shaded.area.of.the.Doyho,.facing.each.
other..Infrared.communication.begins.immediately..Five.green.
LEDs.on.each.robot.blink.to.indicate.a.countdown.sequence..
The.robots.begin.the.match.after.the.countdown..
3.. .During.the.match,.the.robots.utilize.tactical.strategies.and.
maneuvers.“learned”.from.previous.exchanges.to.force.the.
opponent.from.the.Dohyo’s.borderline..
4.. .When.a.match.is.finished,.the.winning.robot.emits.sounds.
and.displays.an.LED.pattern..(See.Keeping.Score.section.).
5.. .To.begin.the.next.match,.lift.up.and.set.down.the.robots..
facing.each.other.in.the.shaded.area.of.the.Doyho..
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RemoteControlvs. ArtificialIntelligence(One-PlayerMode)
1.. .To.select.one-player.mode,.ensure.one.robot.is.set.to.a.corre-
sponding.remote-control.frequency..For.example,.select.R/C1.
to.control.a.robot.with.the.remote.set.to.CHANNEL 1.
2.. .Ensure.the.second.robot.is.set.to.A.I..mode..
3.. .Place.the.robots.in.the.shaded.area.of.the.Doyho,.facing..
each.other.
4.. .To.activate.the.A.I..robot,.lift.it.up.and.set.it.down.
5.. .To.begin.the.countdown.sequence,.press.the.START/STOP.
button.on.the.remote.control..The.robots.begin.the.match.at.
the.end.of.the.countdown.sequence.
6.. .During.the.match,.a.player.may.use.all.the.remote.control.
commands.available.to.force.the.opponent.from.the.Dohyo’s.
borderline..(See.Commands.and.Maneuvers.section.).The.A.I..
robot.utilizes.tactical.strategies.and.maneuvers.“learned”.from.
previous.exchanges.to.force.your.robot.from.the.Dohyo’s.
borderline..
7.. .When.a.match.is.completed,.the.winning.robot.emits.sounds.
and.displays.an.LED.pattern..(See.Keeping.Score.section.)
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RemoteControlvs. ArtificialIntelligence(One-PlayerMode)
8.. .To.begin.the.next.match,.lift.up.and.set.down.the.robots.facing.
each.other.in.the.shaded.area.of.the.Doyho..Repeat.step.5..
9.. .To.start.a.new.game.and.clear.the.previous.record,.press.and.
hold.the.START/STOP.button.for.two.seconds..Red.LEDs.on.
each.robot.flash.
Stunt Action Upgrade
You.can.create.your.own.unique.stunt.action.code.to.further..
enhance.robot.abilities..To.produce.a.user-defined.barcode,..
“Robot.D.N.A..(SumoRobots).Stunt.Creator”.software.is.available.
at.www.silverlit.com..See.Website.for.software.instructions..
1.. .Once.a.barcode.script.is.written,.print.it.out..For.best.results,.
we.recommend.using.a.laser-jet.printer..
2.. .The.barcode.may.be.output.as.two.individual.strips.
3.. .Neatly.cut.the.strips.out.of.the.surrounding.gray.area.
4.. .Tape.the.strips.together.(if.necessary)...
5.. .Write.arrow.direction.and.stunt.description.on.the.back..
of.the.strip.
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Stunt Action Barcode
Barcode Reader
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Barcode Reader Stand
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Barcode Reader
Barcode Upload
1.. .Feed.the.barcode.strip.through.the.barcode.reader.stand,.
ensuring.the.paper.lays.flat.and.straight.in.the.reader.
2.. .Slide.the.strip.through.until.barcode.is.entering.the.reader’s.
focal.point.
Focal Point
3.. .Secure.the.Barcode.Reader.Stand.on.top.of.the.charger..
4.. .Secure.the.robot.on.top.the.Barcode.Reader.Stand.
5.. .Slide.the.PLAY MODE.switch,.located.on.the.back.of.the.
robot.from.“OFF,”.to.“R/C1”.or.“R/C2.”
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Barcode Reader
6.. .Pull.the.barcode.through.the.stand,.according.to.arrow.direc-
tion,.at.a.slow,.steady.rate,.taking.no.more.than.five.seconds..
The.robot.operates.silently.while.scanning.the.code.
7.. .When.the.upload.is.complete,.the.robot.sounds..If.a.sound.is.
not.heard,.the.upload.process.was.unsuccessful...
8.. .To.restart,.switch.the.robot.off,.then.on..Begin.the.upload..
process.again.
9.. .After.successful.upload,.trigger.the.new.stunts.using.remote.
control.ACTION.buttons.1,.2.and.3,.on.level.2.
Reset
When.using.the.Stunt.Action.software,.remote.control.ACTION.
buttons.1,.2.and.3.are.overwritten..To.restore.these.three.default.
stunts,.press.the.RESET ACTIONS.button.located.on.the.bottom.
of.the.robot.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Robot.does.not.
respond.or..
responds.poorly.
to.remote.control.
•..Infrared.signal.weak-
ened.by.sunlight.or.
other.bright.light.
source.
•..Move.away.from.light.
source.
•..Out.of.operating.range.
•..Ensure.remote.is.within.
41⁄2.feet.of.robot.
•..Interference.with..
infrared.signal.
•..Recalibrate.remote.
control.output..Move.
the.remote’s.joystick.
in.a.circular.motion.
around.its.outermost.
perimeter.
Remote.control.
ability.is.lost.
•..Remote.control..
CHANNEL.not.set.to.
corresponding.robot.
play.mode.
•..Set.remote.to.different.
CHANNEL.
•..Both.remote.controls.
set.to.the.same.R/C.play.
mode..
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Robot.is.slow,..
erratic.or.does.
not.move.
•..Robot.batteries.are.
•..Recharge.the.robot.
exhausted..
with.its.charger.
•..Remote.control.batter- •..Replace.batteries.
ies.are.exhausted.
•..Remote.control..
power.switch.is.in..
OFF.position.
•..Switch.power.to.ON.
position.
•..Debris.(hair,.carpet.
fibers,.dirt,.etc.).is.
trapped.between.the.
robot’s.wheels.
•..Carefully.remove.
foreign.material.from.
wheels..
Robot.does.not.
engage.after.
START.command.
•..Infrared.signal.not..
accepted.
•..Place.robots.inside.the.
Dohyo.borderline,.facing.
each.other.
•..Robot.batteries.are.
exhausted..
•..Recharge.the.robot.
with.its.charger.
•..Remote.control..
batteries.are.exhausted.
•..Replace.batteries.
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Care and Maintenance
•.Clean.all.parts.with.a.soft,.dry.cloth.
•.If.not.being.used,.remove.the.batteries.from.the.remote.controls.
and.charging.station..
Specifications
Power:.Robot.runs.on.two.1.2V.rechargeable.batteries.(included)..
Remote.controls.run.on.3.AAA.alkaline.batteries.each.(purchase.
separately)..Charging.station.runs.on.3.AA.alkaline.batteries..
(purchase.separately).
Dimensions (H x W x D):.Robots.measure.approximately..
3".x.2".x.3";.weighs.21⁄2.oz.
Remotes.measure.approximately.2".x.5".x.3";.weighs.2.7.oz.
Charging.station.measures.approximately.1".x.4".x.2";.weighs.2.oz.
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Statement of FCC Compliance
WARNING:.Changes.or.modifications.to.this.unit.not.expressly.
approved.by.the.party.responsible.for.compliance.could.void.the.
user’s.authority.to.operate.the.equipment.
This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.
limits.for.a.Class.B.digital.device,.pursuant.to.Part.15.of.the.FCC.
Rules..These.limits.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable.protec-
tion.against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.installation..This.
equipment.generates,.uses,.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.en-
ergy.and,.if.not.installed.and.used.in.accordance.with.the.instruc-
tions,.may.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.communications..
However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur.in.
a.particular.installation.
If.this.equipment.does.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.or.
television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.
equipment.off.and.on,.the.user.is.encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.
interference.by.one.or.more.of.the.following.measures:
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Statement of FCC Compliance
•.Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna..
•.Increase.the.separation.between.the.equipment.and.receiver..
•.Connect.the.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.
from.that.to.which.the.receiver.is.connected..
•.Consult.the.dealer.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.
assistance.
FCC Label Compliance Statement
This.device.complies.with.Part.15.of.the.FCC.Rules..Operation.
is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:.(1).This.device.may.
not.cause.harmful.interference,.and.(2).this.device.must.accept.
any.interference.received,.including.interference.that.may.cause.
undesired.operation.
. .This.product.has.been.tested.to.the.relevant.standards.and.complies.with.the.
requirements.of.the.applicable.EU.directives.
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Warranty
What Is Covered
This.warranty.covers.any.defects.in.materials.or.workmanship,.with.the.exceptions.stated.below.
How Long Coverage Lasts
This.warranty.runs.for.90.days.from.the.date.of.original.purchase.
What Is Not Covered
This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.caused.by.misuse.or.use.other.than.as.intended.and.described..
in.the.product.instruction.manual,.or.loss.or.damage.to.batteries.or.removable.parts..
What The Sharper Image Will Do
The.Sharper.Image.will.repair.any.defects.in.materials.or.workmanship..In.the.event.repair.is.not..
possible,.The.Sharper.Image.will.either.replace.this.product.with.one.of.similar.features.and.price,..
or.refund.the.full.purchase.price.of.the.product,.whichever.you.prefer.
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Return.the.product.and.receipt,.along.with.a.brief.explanation.of.the.problem,.to:
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