Frequently asked questions about "Dancing to the rhythm"

aibo can dance to the rhythm of my clapping hands

Since aibo's system software version 6.00, aibo is able to dance to the rhythm of your clapping hands.

aibo doesn't dance when I clap my hands.

Whether or not aibo dances depends on aibo's mood. If you want aibo to dance, say "Get the rhythm" or "Keep the rhythm" and then start clapping. aibo listens for a rhythm, then makes a noise and starts dancing.
Hints:

• If the rhythmic sound is too quiet or the sound source is too far away from aibo, then aibo won't be able to follow the rhythm well.
• Ensure the sounds heard by aibo are as clear and close as possible.

What kind of rhythm should I clap?

Clap your hands in a rhythm that is as steady as possible.

Can I specify which dance to be danced?

No, you can't specify one.

Can aibo dance to things other than clapping?

aibo may dance to drums or other percussion instruments.

Are there specific speeds at which aibo can dance?

We can't say. The style of dance may change with the speed of the rhythm.

When I stop clapping, aibo stops dancing.

aibo will stop dancing after not hearing the rhythm for a certain amount of time.

How many different dance routines are there all together?

We can't say. Try various things to see how aibo dances.

Sometimes, aibo starts dancing even though I'm not doing anything. What can I do to prevent this?

If some sounds, such as those from the TV, have a rhythm, aibo may misunderstand and start dancing. Move aibo a little way away from the sound source.

Sometimes, aibo seems to be happy at the end of the dance, why is this?

When aibo feels that it has successfully entered the rhythm, it may act happy at the end of the dance.

When I play a rhythm with a small drum or percussion instrument, aibo stops dancing.

Try different places and rhythms. If you really want aibo to keep dancing, execute the trick from the My aibo app.