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Lots of free or cheap apps
Open API means there could be lots more apps to come
Abstract: It's a chunky, lit-up, bleeping cylinder shod in all-weather rubber tyres that can hit 14mph – severely fast for a thing that's 25cm long – and, with the help of a small ramp and an operator more skilled than moi, can jump 5ft, which is hundreds of feet i...
Abstract: Remember Sphero, the small tennis-ball sized robot you can control with your phone? It's now received a larger sibling, the more action sports-orientated Ollie, which boasts a cylindrical appearance and heavy duty wheels, and it's even faster too. Is this...
Abstract: Ollie is finally out. The Sphero team first showed off Ollie at CES 2014 in January, but its latest robot toy was called something different then: Sphero 2B. It has been renamed and is considered the follow-up to the original Sphero, a smartphone-control...
Abstract: It looks like a plastic ball, it runs via solid battery a charging station is supplied. It works on IOS or Android devices via Apps free from either the Apple or Android store and not only will it work on the floor but also in water....
Published: 2013-08-14, Author: Michael , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: Merrily it rolls along, rolls along the floor - and various other surfaces that may present themselves to the Orbotix Sphero device. This is a semi-translucent ball that can be controlled, and also provide its own control elements in some circumstances, a...
Abstract: Sphero is quite unlike any iPhone accessory we have seen before. Designed as an interactive app-powered toy, it acts like an augmented reality extension for your smartphone. You can control the Sphero via your mobile directly, or interact with it via a se...
Published: 2013-04-02, Author: Rob , review by: techradar.com
It's fun, Easy to set up, Good variety of games, Geek appeal
Battery life feels too short, Not the best as a games controller, Eccentric motion controls , sometimes
As smartphone toys go, the Orbotix Sphero has a lot of recommend it. It's easy to setup and fun to use - thanks to a variety of largely free and low priced games. The Sphero itself isn't perfect - sometimes, the ball's controls get a little eccentric duri...
Abstract: A robotic glowing ball that can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet – it may sound stupid, but it is actually remarkably good fun.Sphero is a small plastic ball with glowing lights that, when paired with a smartphone or tablet, can be used in a v...
Hardware-wise the Orbotix Sphero is a very neat little package. However, until we start seeing more apps and games appear that make use of the Sphero, it's hard to recommend at a hundred quid. However, if you're feeling flush it wouldn't half make a cool...
