This guide explains how to use and navigate the robot User Interface (UI) to configure your robot settings.
Access the robot main menu
To access the main menu, connect a USB keyboard to your robot:
- Awabot One: Use the two USB ports under the head, to the left of the navigation camera.
- Awabot Pro: Use the single USB port located behind the hatch at the back of the head.
Navigation shortcuts:
- Arrow keys: Navigate menus.
- Enter: Select an option.
- Esc: Go back.
- Ctrl+Shift+N: Show network adapter statistics.
- Ctrl+Shift+A: Reveal advanced options (available on specific screens).
Setup wizard
The Setup Wizard launches automatically during the first use or after a factory restore. Follow the prompts to:
- Select your language.
- Connect to a WiFi network.
Once complete, we will direct you to the Robot Settings menu.
Robot settings menu
The Robot Settings menu is your central hub for configuration:
- WiFi setup: Connect to and manage wireless networks.
- Options: Adjust network behavior, sound, and language.
- Tools: Run diagnostics or perform a factory restore.
- About: View robot name, serial ID, and software version.
WiFi setup
The WiFi setup screen displays available networks. We recommend using a 5GHz network whenever available for optimal performance.
Connection types and options
Select a network to view its configuration fields. Use Ctrl+Shift+A for advanced settings.
- Open: Requires only the SSID and checking the Enabled box.
- WEP 40/128-bit: Requires SSID, Enabled, and the network Password.
- WPA/WPA2 Personal: Requires SSID, Enabled, and Password.
- Advanced: Select specific WPA Versions or Pairwise/Group ciphers (TKIP, AES/CCMP).
- WPA/WPA2 Enterprise: Used for 802.1X/EAP authentication.
- Authentication: Select TLS, TTLS, or PEAP.
- Certificates: Import .PEM Base64 encoded certificates via USB. Fields include CA Certificate, Client Certificate, and Private Key.
- Captive portal: Used for networks requiring a web login (e.g., hotels).
- You must tether a "helper device" (phone or laptop) to the robot to clear the login page.
- Tether via Bluetooth or WiFi.
Options
Manage how your robot interacts with the environment and network.
Network options
- Frequency bands: Limit connections to 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both.
- Scan type: Choose between Active Broadcast, Active Directed (for hidden SSIDs), or Passive.
- Roaming (Single adapter): Set to Auto to allow the robot to switch access points (APs) during a call to maintain signal strength.
Sound and language
- Sound options: Manage system volume and alerts.
- System language: Change the UI display language.
Tools
The Tools menu provides utilities for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Diagnostic tools
- DHCP ping (wlan0/wlan1): Test how long it takes to receive an IP address.
- STUN test: Check if the network allows calls. All relays should return the same IP and port.
- WiFi verification log: View a history of connection attempts and responses.
- System errors: Review logs for hardware or software issues.
Factory restore
Note: This will erase all network credentials and return all settings to their default values.
Power
- Awabot One: Provides Shut down and Restart options.
- Awabot Pro: Use the physical power button to turn the robot on or off.
About
Review the System Info for support and identification:
- Robot name & serial number: Unique identifiers for your unit.
- MAC addresses: Required for network whitelisting.
- Software version: Current build and build time.
- Last server update: The last time the robot synced with our infrastructure.