BB-8, app-enabled droid, Sphero, Inc., Boulder, Colorado, USA

Get ready for rolling BB-8 toys. The droid in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is a real robot, based on the technology in Sphero's toy robotic balls. And in a galaxy not so far away, SpaceX delivers an espresso machine to the International Space Station.

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Meet BB-8™ - the app-enabled Droid™ that's as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot - an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings.

It’s now possible to explore the galaxy with your own trusty Astromech Droid by your side. BB-8 is more than a toy - it’s your companion.

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BB-8 is going to be the hottest tech toy this year and Brian Tong finds out all the fun things that it can do

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It's everything that comes inside of the box for the BB-8 droid toy from Sphero

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If you’ve seen The Force Awakens trailer, then you’ve probably wanted your own BB-8. Now you have your chance. Sphero brings to life the newest drone hero from the Star Wars universe and has ambitious goals for the future of drones in your home.

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Straight from the new Star Wars movie, BB-8 is an app-enabled Droid with a personality all its own. BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice. You can drive or let it explore the surroundings.

Read full article:
"Bring Home Your Own Star Wars BB-8 Droid, Thanks To Sphero"

by Anthony Ha
September 3, 2015

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Move over, R2-D2. BB-8, a new droid in the upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie, has already captured the attention and imagination of the sci-fi franchise's fans. CNET's Brian Tong explains how a robotics startup called Sphero helped bring the new droid to life and create what will likely be one of the hottest toys this holiday season.

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- Officially-licensed Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise
- BB-8 Droid made by our friends at Sphero!
- Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet
- BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice & has an adaptive personality

- Made for
- Android devices with Bluetooth 4.0 running Android 4.4.2+ (KitKat update Nov. 2013)
- iPhone 4S+, iPad 3rd gen+, iPad mini, and iPod 5th gen+

- Connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth®
- Wireless Range: 100 ft.
- Materials: High-grade polycarbonate body
- Battery: 1 hour of drive time after a 3 hour charge (via included micro-USB cable)
- Dimensions: 2.9" diameter x 4.5" tall + 4.25" diameter x 1.25" tall charging base
- Weight: 7 oz. (BB-8 unit)
- Includes BB-8 app-enabled Droid (in two pieces), inductive charging base, and micro-USB charging cable

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This is the Sphero BB-8 running in autonomous mode--it's quite cool! I picked this one up at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

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Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sphero BB-8 Star Wars toy to find out what's inside this rolling robot.

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The Force Awakens isn't even in theaters yet but the new Star Wars toys are already out. None is more exciting than Sphero's swivel-headed ball of cute, the BB-8 robot. Here's how the little toy company built the droid we are all looking for.

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Do you want a BB-8?

He's the little soccer-ball droid from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and he's stolen our hearts! BB-8 looks to be the star of Force Friday, and the toy everyone covets most. But more than that...people have begun to figure out how the little fellow works!

Grant Imahara, well-known for working with well-known droids like R2-D2 during his tenure at ILM is making his own BB-8 model. He also brought a tiny version of BB-8 for us to play with.

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BB8 review and obstacle course challenge: We take the Star Wars BB8 droid for a test-drive, tackling our own time trial challenge to see how easy it is to control.

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A demo of the new Star Wars robot by Sphero

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I introduced my cat to the Sphero BB8. Here are the results.

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Sphero's new BB8 robot toy is absolutely stunning and so much fun! In this video I unbox the Star Wars BB8 with my two little kids and have a blast as we try out the app remote feature and holographic messaging feature. Amazing!

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This tutorial video will show you how to get started with your BB-8 App-enabled Droid and explore all the amazing things your new Droid can do.

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Here we have the most realistic BB-8 Android you can buy.
At the heart of this droid is the best and bravest Sphero technology.
The clever people at Orbotix have managed to bring to life the character of BB-8 and this droid could become the best electronic pet to roll about your house!

Is this the droid you have been looking for ?
It certainly is for me!
I heartily recommend this. I will not be suprised if this is THE gift for Christmas 2015. Buy one before they are all sold out!

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