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...
Published: 2015-02-02, Author: Ali , review by: chipchick.com
The next generation of the RC toy has arrived. Well made and innovative. Easy to pair with iPhone and works seamlessly. Builtin HowTo videos make it easy for new users to get the hang of playing with Ollie. Perfect device for engineers to customize, The
A bit pricey. Beyond the tricks and spins, Darkside Ollie can get boring if you don't go the customization route
I enjoyed playing with Darkside for an hour and then once I exhausted all the tricks and made the dog bark enough times at it, I was done. Perhaps I'm just not the right audience for it. I do know however that this is a robot of choice for a lot of en...
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Published: 2014-09-04, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Ollie is the latest phone-controlled toy from the developers behind the Sphero robotic ball. For Ollie, the team actually reduced the toy's functionality so that it's basically just a super fast cylinder. It races around on two wheels, spinning, jumping...
Published: 2013-04-17, Author: Paul , review by: technabob.com
Abstract: I first saw the Sphero robotic ball about 2 years ago at CES, but I never really got a chance to play with one hands-on until now. When I first saw it in action, all I wanted to say was “Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.” This little orb is packed with cool te...
Fun to play with. Easy setup. Cool compatible apps. Wireless control and charging.
Pricey. Controls can be a bit clumsy. Limited app selection
The Orbotix Sphero is a neat little remote controlled robotic ball, and while it has some interesting uses when paired with your phone or tablet, it's a bit too expensive for what it is....
Published: 2012-08-29, Author: Chelsea , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: Think your smartphone can do it all? Maybe so. Especially now that you can use it to remotely control a robotic toy.Sphero is a robotic ball controlled by an iOS or Android device. Although the Sphero itself has only been on the market for a couple of mon...
