Common Guide
The Common Guide is the starting point for all RBQ users. It walks you through every step needed to safely power on, operate, and shut down the RBQ10.
REQUIRED READING
For your safety, please read the General Safety Guidelines before operating the robot.
Step-by-Step Sequence
Follow these steps in order 1 → 6. Confirm each step before proceeding to the next.
| Step | Action | Page |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Place the robot in the correct initial pose and power on | Initial Pose & Power On |
| 2 | Connect the Steam Deck controller to the robot Wi-Fi and run Auto Start | Controller & Wi-Fi Connection |
| 3 | Get familiar with the RBQGUI screen and buttons | GUI Introduction |
| 4 | Command basic motions — Sit, Stance, Walk | Basic Motion Command |
| 5 | Check sensor data, battery level, and module health | State Monitoring |
| 6 | After use: charge, pack, or handle emergencies | Charging · Packing · Emergency Stop & Recovery |
Going Further
Once you are comfortable operating the robot with RBQGUI, you can extend it with custom software:
- Level 0 (LV0) — Direct joint-level control, RL policy integration, and low-level sensor access. Start with the Level 0 Developer Guide.
- Level 1 (LV1) — High-level motion commands via API and ROS 2, without dealing with joint-level details. Start with the Level 1 Developer Guide.