RoboThespian Shut Down
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Introduction
RoboThespian contains a PC and like any PC should be shut down fully before removing mains power.
This page explains how to shut down RoboThespian.
Before shutting down
If the robot is not in its resting position, then trigger the rest position from the COMPOSE screen
Shutdown using touchscreen
Access the administration section as detailed here
Under the 'System' tab in the Robot section press 'Shutdown' to shut down RoboThespian and the touchscreen kiosk. A message will confirm shutting down.
Earlier versions of the robot may require shutting down touchscreen and robot separately
Wait for RoboThespian to fully shut down - the LED on the computer on RoboThespian's back will turn off.
Please note that robot electronics will continue to run: eye screens will show a static graphic and (if fitted) body LEDs will continue to be illuminated
The touchscreen PC will close the interface, shut down and power itself off.
Switch off the mains power at the inlet or isolator
Shutdown RoboThespian using the IDE
You can shut down the robot through the IDE, this is especially useful if you are logged into the IDE already as you can shut down the robot remotely.
- If you are not logged into the IDE then log in to the IDE using your username and password associated with that robot, you can also log into the robot by clicking on its link through the robots.ea page
- If you are already logged in then shutdown the robot by first clicking on the serial number in the top left corner of the screen and then clicking the 'Shut down robot' in the bottom right corner of the screen
- The robot is now turned off but it still has power so unplug the mains from the robots base
Shutdown RoboThespian and / or kiosk using power buttons on PCs
- Should you need to, you can use the power button on the PCs on the robot's back and inside the kiosk to initiate a shutdown.