Goal: Connect the controller to the robot Wi-Fi, then connect the RBQ app to the robot and complete the automatic start so the robot is ready to operate.
Prerequisites: Initial Pose & Power On must be completed first — the robot must be on and initialized.
The robot provides a Wi-Fi access point named RBQ_{XX} (XX differs by unit). Connect the controller (Steam Deck, tablet or PC) to that network.
The app opens on the hub, and the status line after the robot name says whether the device is on the right network.
Connect to the robot's WiFi means no robot is saved yet; Not on the robot's WiFi means the device is on another network, and the app names the robot's WiFi when it knows it.Switch WiFi next to the line joins that network or opens the in-app list so you can pick RBQ_{XX}. Android offers WiFi settings; on iOS and the web build, join from the device's own Wi-Fi settings. (If it does not appear, check robot power and Wi-Fi operation.)The full procedure is in Controller and Wi-Fi.
Open the RBQ app and connect it to the robot. The procedure — entering the robot address, connecting and checking the link status — is described in Connection.
Bring up the robot software and state with the automatic start sequence from the control screen. See Control home for the sequence and how to confirm that every item has completed. If an item fails, keep people away from the robot, review the emergency stop procedures, and follow the general safety guidelines. If the problem persists, contact Rainbow Robotics via error reporting.
The robot is connected and ready to drive. The app's screens and buttons are covered in the RBQ app, Control home and Motion commands.
What to do once you are finished operating: