This guide explains the RoboCap controls and walks you through starting, using, and safely turning off the device.
⚠️ Before Using RoboCap
Keep RoboCap away from water
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
Do not open or disassemble RoboCap
What You’ll Need
RoboCap
Power bank – Not included with RoboCap. Please prepare your own.
Important: For reliable operation, use a power bank with a 5V/3A (15W) output and the USB-C cable provided with your RoboCap. Using a different cable or an incompatible power supply may cause an abnormal power supply, which can drain the battery and interrupt recording or prevent files from saving correctly.
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 |  | Near the operation button on the inner side of the visor | Shows power and recording status |
Before You Start
Connect an External Power Bank
Keep RoboCap connected to an external power bank during normal use.
RoboCap has a built-in 7.4V 500 mAh / 3.7 Wh battery, but this is intended primarily as a backup power source.
Power Consumption Reference
During recording: ~6.6 W
Standby / not recording: ~2.8 W
Battery Behavior
With an external power bank connected:
RoboCap uses the external power source first
The built-in battery charges automatically
A 10,000 mAh power bank provides approximately 5–5.5 hours of use
Without external power:
RoboCap automatically switches to its built-in battery
The built-in battery supports approximately 5–15 minutes of use
Important: Do not rely on the built-in battery for normal recording. Keep RoboCap connected to an external power bank to avoid interruptions.
Adjust the Fit
RoboCap has an adjustable head strap. Adjust the strap so the cap sits securely and comfortably on your head and does not move around during recording.
Using RoboCap
Follow the steps below to power on RoboCap, start recording, and safely stop recording.
Note: RoboCap's indicator light colors may vary depending on your firmware version. Refer to the table below to identify the correct colors for your device.
RoboCap Indicator Lights
Status | Older Firmware | Newer Firmware |
Recording | 🟢 Green | 🔴 Red |
Not recording | 🔴 Red | 🟢 Green |
Step 1: Power On RoboCap
Using the provided USB-C cable, connect RoboCap's rear USB-C power port to a power bank with a 5V/3A (15W) output.
Press the Power Button.
Wait for RoboCap to finish starting up.
Important: Keep RoboCap connected to the power bank throughout use.
Step 2: Start Recording
Press the Record Button on RoboCap once.
Check the indicator light to confirm recording has started:
Older firmware: 🟢 Green
Newer firmware: 🔴 Red
Step 3: Stop Recording
Press the Record Button on RoboCap again.
Check the indicator light to confirm recording has stopped:
Older firmware: 🔴 Red
Newer firmware: 🟢 Green
Wait at least 5 seconds before starting another recording or powering off RoboCap.
Important: Make sure recording has stopped before connecting RoboCap to your computer to export recorded files.
3. Exporting Your Data
Keep the device powered on and connected to a powerbank
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 into separate recording sessions
The first 16 characters are your RoboCap device ID. For example: b355b9d3038e318
4. Powering Off RoboCap
Before powering off, make sure the current recording has been completely saved.
Confirm that the indicator light has returned to red after the blue saving stage.
Wait at least 5 seconds.
Toggle the Power Switch to OFF.
When the indicator light turns off, RoboCap is safely powered down.
Experiencing an issue? Check our RoboCap Troubleshooting Guide for solutions.