Sphero is a robotic ball you control with your smartphone (http://www.gosphero.com). It’s a gadget that is literally fun for the whole family, with over 20 apps available (including multi-player games, handheld games that are perfect for long car rides) and more on the way. Here are a few quick details on Sphero:
-Sphero is waterproof, dog proof, and childproof. Promise.
-An incredible driving experience that’s better than any RC car.
-Addictive tabletop and multiplayer games that are fun for the entire family.
-The first augmented reality apps that you can play anywhere, anytime.
-Learn to program and write your own macros that Sphero executes.
You can learn more about Sphero here in their short 64 second video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvXcVV27TJE. My less professional youtube video will be below.
We received this item for review earlier in the week. I do not allow electronics during the school week, so naturally in anticipation, my son circled aorund this item all week begging for the opportunity to play with it.
And finally Friday comes! He could not wait to start the downloading of the main app, and thoroughly enjoyed roaming the house with his new Sphero. He still has more to learn, but we could not waste anytime in letting you know about this fun new robotic toy, it is available on the website at over 30% off for this Father’s Day weekend, per my son it is great fun to play with!
And try not to get dizzy as I try to follow our Sphero around the living room, we did learn that moving from our rug to the wood floor was not a smart move, we had to keep it on the same surface.
Disclosure: We received a Sphero for review. All opinions are 100% honest and our own. My son could not stop playing with it.
tiffany dover says
This thing looks way cool! And so entertaining too! I can definitely see my children and our dog chasing this thing everywhere!
Mariah says
My son loves any kind of ball so this would be a huge hit, I think! Is it really heavy or light?
Nicole B says
Oh, my! I can see how that little ball can become addictive. My boys would love this! My dog would too, it would drive him nuts. haha
Daisy says
My son would love this! What a cute idea.
SHauna says
Okay, that is the coolest thing ever… and I had never heard of it. Thank you so much for this post… esp the video clip
Sarah says
Super cool! Never heard of it before but my daughter (and husband) would love it!
LisaLisa says
Now that is cool. My boys would love this, heck I would…lol! This is the first time I have ever heard of this. Thanks for sharing :0)
Tara Funair says
You were right about “trying not to get dizzy”. I’m amazed at how quicky it moves.
Looks like something my kids would love to pplay with as well. Maybe even trick their grandparents with as “magic”
Jodi @ A Mom Having Fun says
That looks like a lot of fun! My kids would could a kick out of it, but my dog would probably have a panic attack! I never heard of this before either. Thank you for sharing!
Sabrina R says
Oh my gosh my boys would LOVE this! This would be an exception to playing with ‘balls’ in the house lol!
Tiffany C. says
Pretty sure this ball would entertain every member of my family for a very long time.
Betty says
Your son is certainly intrigued with sphero, and that says a lot. Have you considered putting him in a lego league? Fantastic program that is affiliated with FIRST robotics which is high school level. And from many previous posts, we all know he is into legos! Just saying, my daughter ‘discovered’ the robotics team in high school and now has her Elect Engr degree.
Anyway – kudos to your son for putting Sphero thru its paces for us