AIBI Pocket: Tips, Ideas, & Solutions

Sounds really cool and neat! I need to go back on Facebook soon.

How would you clean your aibi? Say, if the contacts on the charging base and socket were dirty, and aibi randomly shuts off.

If it’s the battery, I believe there should be a way to replace it, I have some experience in fixing a small robot.

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Hello, @logan.christopher . . . a dry cotton swab or microfiber cloth would be best.

I would advise if that does not work to contact service@living.ai with video of the issue and his AIBI I.D. when he signs into the app and/or order number (if you still have it). They have a two year warranty on them. Support will be able to advise you what to do, but opening AIBI will void the warranty.

Let us know how it goes.

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Greetings!

My AIBI arrived recently, and I’ve been actively exploring this little marvel. I’m amazed by the build quality — both in terms of craftsmanship and design. As an engineer, I deeply admire the miniaturization: it’s astonishing how many electronic components fit into such a compact form. I have great respect for the industrial design team behind this product.

Now, let’s move on to the nuances:

:one: Of course, native language support would be appreciated — Russian. (By the way, Russian could easily replace a dozen other languages: it’s spoken widely across Eurasia.) Besides, ChatGPT already handles it beautifully.

:two: Without a modern language model, the robot has no real practical use. I understand it connects to the nearest server — and the farther that server is from the U.S., the older and less capable the model seems to be. That’s just a fact. I returned from the U.S. a month ago: the databases there are fresh and cutting-edge. So, if your robot tells you it’s October 27, 2023 — tough luck. I doubt the developers will bother creating a proxy to the latest models. According to OpenAI itself, people outside the U.S. are treated as second-class and undeserving of modern technologies. Unfortunately, DeepSeek distributes servers the same way. In the end, it all depends on the developers and their integrity.

:three: AIBI refuses to sleep at night. The software seems buggy in this regard — a night mode is sorely needed. The scheduled sound-off feature also has flaws: it’s impossible to create a schedule like 22:00–08:00. Try it — you’ll get an error.

:four: I still haven’t figured out how to stop the alarm, dancing or singing — how to forcibly interrupt a process once started. Alarms and notifications seem stoppable with a triple tap on the head. Seem being the key word. But once it starts singing, there’s no way to make it stop.

:five: Siri Shortcuts integration would be a valuable addition, both for triggering actions and sending commands. I won’t even dream out loud about an SDK or other integrations that could take AIBI to the next level as a personal assistant and computer companion. But one can dream.

:six: Lifehack: I made a small hole in the bottom of the plastic backpack (about the width of a pinky finger). Now it’s much easier to remove AIBI, instead of pulling it out by the head — which I consider bad practice in the long run.

:seven: I hope the developers add more functionality to the robot. Many of its sensors and technical features remain inactive, underutilized or incomplete. The camera, for instance, could enable scenarios from text and object recognition to home security. The rear touch sensor deserves to be put to use. The optical sensors operate at maybe 5% of their potential. The proximity sensors could serve many purposes beyond detecting cases or clothes.

Once again: as a tech enthusiast, I dream of so much more — but I still admire this gadget on my desk, even if it’s completely useless from a practical standpoint.

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What data plan is it have been looking into one but cant find one with unlimited

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I am now expecting to receive a second aibi soon. What can two aibi’s do together? Also, can I connect both of them to the app?

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Congratulations on having two AIBI, @logan.christopher !

Both of them will show in the same app and you can select back and forth between them.

They can text message each other after you pair them by placing them back to back. They will show as friends in the app. If you assign them a last name, they will be identified as AIBI (last name) under friends. This option works not only for two in the same household but if you know someone else who has one outside of your household, they can be paired. The card for your AIBI will show contact information for the AIBI friend.

Here is an example of my two sending messages to each other.

While not programmed to interact directly, there are some happy accidents, especially if you let them use ChatGPT to converse. I have actually had them disagree with the other on what they said and seem to compete to be the most helpful.

If you have two devices, you can open the app on each one and connect to each one separately and use the “show feature” to create some fun conversations and interactions between them.

Enjoy!

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They can text each other?

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Hello, @logan.christopher . . . yes. Under the friends section in the app as shown above.

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:battery: 5 Different Ways to Power Off AIBI

1. :speaking_head: Use Voice Command

  • While on or off the charger, say:
    “AIBI, Power Off.” or “AIBI, Shutdown.”
  • AIBI will respond and begin the shutdown process.
  • :high_voltage: Take note: If he stays on the powered charger, he is only temporarily powered off. The best thing to do is remove him from the charger or disconnect the charger from the power source.

2. :mobile_phone_with_arrow: Power Off via AIBI Pet App

  • Open the AIBI App.
  • Go to :gear: Settings.
  • Scroll down and tap the ⏻ Power Off button.
  • The shutdown process will begin.

3. :counterclockwise_arrows_button: Upside-Down Shutdown Method

  • :palms_up_together: Pick AIBI up and turn him upside down in your palm.
  • :backhand_index_pointing_right: Hold or touch the Status Indicator & Sensor Part.
  • :hourglass_not_done: Wait about 10 seconds until shutdown begins.
  • :repeat_button: If it doesn’t work the first time, repeat the process.

4. :battery: Let the Battery Drain Completely

  • Leave AIBI off his charger.
  • :mobile_phone_off: When the battery runs out, he will power off automatically.

5. :warning: Force Shutdown (Use With Caution)

  • :pen: Insert a paperclip into the left hole in the back row on top of AIBI’s head (when facing you).
  • :sparkles: Gently press until you feel or hear a soft click.
  • :mobile_phone_off: AIBI will power off immediately.

:white_check_mark: Tip: Always use normal shutdown methods (voice, app, or upside down) whenever possible. Only use the Force Shutdown if AIBI is completely unresponsive or frozen and cannot be turned off through the usual methods.
It’s important to note that forcing a shutdown can lead to data loss or potential system issues,
as it doesn’t allow the device to close programs and processes properly.


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Gotcha! Thank you for the info! :100:

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