This guide explains the RoboCap controls, then walks you through how to start, use, and safely turn off the device.
What You’ll Need
RoboCap
Power bank – not included with the cap. Please prepare your own.
1. Buttons and Controls (Start Here)
Before using RoboCap, familiarize yourself with the physical controls. You will use these throughout the guide.
Control Buttons and Ports
Component | Image | Location | What It Does |
Power Switch | 
| Raised part of the cap buckle | Turns the device on or off |
Operation Button | 
| Front end of the central axis on the inner side of the visor | Starts or stops recording |
USB-C Port | 
| Front end of the central axis of the visor | Used for charging and data transfer |
Indicator Light |  | ear the operation button on the inner side of the visor | Shows power and recording status |
Indicator Light Status
Red – Device is powered on, not recording
Green – Recording in progress
Blue – Data is being saved (do not power off)
2. Before You Start
Make sure the following are ready:
RoboCap is connected to an external power bank via USB-C
The cap fits securely and comfortably on your head
Recommendation: Keep the device connected to an external power bank during normal use
Battery behavior
A 10,000 mAh power bank provides approximately 5 to 5.5 hours of use
When external power is connected, the device:
Runs on external power first
Automatically charges the built-in battery
Built-in battery
Supports 5–15 minutes of use
Intended as backup only
3. Powering On RoboCap
Connect the power bank to the USB-C port
Toggle the Power Switch to ON
Wait about 10 seconds
Wearing and Fit
The cap includes an adjustable head strap
Adjust the fit so the cap sits securely and comfortably on your head
4. Starting and Stopping Recording
Start Recording
Press the Operation Button once
The indicator light turns green
Green = recording is active
Stop Recording
Press the Operation Button again
The indicator light will change in this order: Green → Red → Blue → Red
Green – Recording in progress
Red – Recording stopped
Blue – Data is being saved
Red – Recording fully completed
Wait until the final red state before powering off or disconnecting power.
Power Consumption Reference
During recording: ~6.6 W
Standby / not recording: ~2.8 W
5. Exporting Your Data
Keep the device powered on
Connect a USB-C data cable to the USB-C port located at the front end of the central axis of the visor
Connect the other end of the cable to your computer
Within 3–5 seconds, the device will appear as a removable drive on your computer
Recorded data includes:
Camera video files (
.mp4)Sensor data files (
.db)Files organized by session
6. Powering Off RoboCap
Confirm the indicator light is red (not blue)
Toggle the Power Switch to OFF
When the indicator light turns off, RoboCap is safely powered down.
Common Issues
RoboCap does not turn green when pressing the Operation Button
If the indicator light no longer turns green after pressing the Operation Button, the RoboCap storage is most likely full.
RoboCap supports up to 215 GB of storage, which is approximately 18 hours of recording.
When the storage is full:
Recording will not start
The indicator light may not turn green
Recorded Files Cannot Be Played or Appear Corrupted
If some recorded files cannot be opened, do not play properly, or appear corrupted after recording, the recording may have been interrupted before the RoboCap finished saving the data.
This can happen if the Operation Button is pressed again too quickly after stopping a recording.
After stopping a recording and the indicator light turns red, always wait at least 5 seconds before pressing the Operation Button again or powering off the device. This gives RoboCap enough time to fully save the recording data.
How to Prevent This
After stopping a recording, wait at least 5 seconds
Do not immediately start another recording
Do not power off the device right away
Wait for the device to fully finish saving data before performing another action