Entry #5: Switchable Modes

Omocube can switch between different modes of operation. This allows it to adapt its behavior based on the situation and its current needs.

Omocube on a wooden table with its screen showing the text ZZZ above two flat bars for closed eyes. — Omocube sleeping peacefully.

Omocube facing the camera with a calm face on its screen: two flat dashes for eyes and a small curved smile. — Omocube resting and listening passively.

Omocube seen from a slight angle with a bright face on its screen: two round eyes and a wide smile. — Active omocube ready to explore and interact.

Omocube seen from the side with two round eyes on its screen and a small moon icon in the upper left corner. — Omocube thinking on its own.

Omocube typically moves itself between modes depending on its intent and schedule. When Omocube gets bored, it may drift into sleep mode. When it feels like exploring or interacting with something, it may switch to auto mode. When it is done exploring, it drifts into passive mode. This happens autonomously but a human can manually move Omocube between modes from the dashboard or from the touch screen.

Comparison of Omocube's five modes across five capabilities.
Mode	Hears the room	Talks back	Uses its tools	Acts unprompted	You drive it
Sleep	Limitedwake word only	No	No	No	No
Passive	Yeslistens, stays quiet	No	No	No	No
Active	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Teleop	Yes	Yes	Limitedself-driving paused	No	Yes

YesLimited — see noteNo