All about Pleo & UGOBE

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  • What is Pleo™?

    Pleo is an autonomous robotic life form modeled on a one-week old Camarasaurus dinosaur. Pleo is designed to mimic life which means Pleo thinks and acts independently, just like a real animal.

  • What do you mean by life form?

    In general, a UGOBE™ Life Form looks, moves and behaves in ways that trigger a "belief of life". Specifically, Pleo has organic body language, exhibits evolving emotions, is aware of its surroundings and has recognizable behaviors that change over time.

  • What is a Camarasaurus?

    Camarasaurus (KAM-ah-rah-sawr-us) "Chambered Lizard" (Greek kamara = chamber + sauros = lizard, referring to the holes in its vertebrae). Camarasaurus is the best-known sauropod found in North America and the most abundant of fossils in the Late Jurassic. It also lived in Europe, where it survived into Early Cretaceous times. A complete, nearly perfect skeleton of a juvenile, 17-foot (5.2- meters) long, was found in Utah. Its head was short and box like with nostrils set above the snout and in front of the eyes. The weight of its backbone was lightened by holes in its vertebrae. Its neck was shorter and thicker than most sauropods and it possessed a short and somewhat flattened tail. The fore limbs and hindlegs of Camarasaurus were about the same length.

  • What makes Pleo special?

    At the heart of Pleo is UGOBE's Life OS™, the operating system software that enables Pleo to act independently and evolve Pleo's personality according to his interactions with you and the environment.

  • What is UGOBE?

    UGOBE is the Emeryville, California-based company that develops revolutionary robotics that transform inanimate objects into lifelike creatures that inspire emotional and lasting connections with people. You can visit us at www.UGOBE.com.

  • What age is Pleo suitable for?

    Pleo is rated E for Everyone and is designed for adults to tweens both male and female. As Pleo is a highly sophisticated product that evolves into an inquisitive animal that requires attention and care, it is not suitable or intended for children under the age of 8 years.

  • Does Pleo physically grow?

    No, Pleo will always remain the same size as when you first purchase him.

  • Does Pleo change?

    Yes, Pleo progresses through three different Life Stages. When first awakened, Pleo is a hatchling. As you interact together, Pleo transitions through an infant stage and becomes a juvenile dinosaur. Then the fun really starts! The more time you spend interacting with and nurturing Pleo the more unique your dinosaur will become.

  • What can I do with Pleo?

    You interact with Pleo the same way you do with any living animal. Pleo can see, hear and feel. Pleo's personality changes over time based on life experience, just like real animals, so make sure you spend plenty of time interacting with Pleo.

  • Can I play with Pleo immediately after purchase?

    No, you must first make sure that Pleo's battery is fully charged. Connect Pleo to an electrical outlet with the AC adapter for at least four hours. If your Pleo is supplied with a battery charger and an AC adaptor, the battery pack must be installed in the charger for charging, the AC adaptor jack connected to the charger and the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet. While you wait, visit www.pleoworld.com to learn more about Pleo before you wake him for the first time.

  • Do I need to buy any additional parts to make Pleo work?

    No, everything is included to get you started.

  • Does Pleo have a remote control?

    No, Pleo does not have a remote control. You interact with Pleo through his sensors but you cannot control his movements.

  • Do I need a computer to make Pleo work?

    No, Pleo is ready to go once you have charged his battery.

  • Can Pleo talk?

    Pleo makes animal sounds but Pleo does not say any words.

  • What is Pleo's skin made of?

    Pleo's skin is made of a custom-formulated soft thermoplastic material.

  • What are some things Pleo cannot do?

    Pleo cannot fly and Pleo cannot swim! Please ensure you do not drop Pleo from a great height or drop Pleo into water as doing so will void the warranty. Pleo is for use in only dry indoor locations.

  • How do I care for my Pleo?

    Please heed all cautionary statements contained in the companion guide, including all electrical warnings and handling instructions. To clean Pleo, use only a damp cloth and a light hand. Do not use soap or any other cleaning agents. Please do not attempt to make any mechanical repairs yourself as you will automatically void the warranty.

  • Where can I buy Pleo?

    Pleo is available at major retailers in many different countries. For an up to date list please visit http://pleoworld.com/getpleo

  • I still have questions, who can I contact?

    If you have further questions that have not been answered here, please contact us via email by visiting http://pleoworld.com/contact. We will respond to your inquiry within two business days.