Sphero 2.0
© 2013 Orbotix, Inc.
Sphero, the baseball with a mind of its own that you control with your iOS device, has been improving, both in terms of speed as well as intelligence. Created in Colorado by Orbotix, new 2014 peripherals include ramps and all-terrain Nubby covers. The new Sphero 2.0 App contains 20 levels of game play. Sphero can also be used as an introduction to computer programming using Apps like MacroLab. New augmented reality games include The Rolling Dead and Sharky the Beaver. Sphero is an intelligent robotic ball that connects wirelessly to the virtual world with mobile apps, enabling new game play for mobile devices including: robotic movement, kinetic motion, controller support and augmented reality capabilities. The result is limitless possibilities for new types of gameplay that meld the virtual and real worlds for a fun gaming experience. See http://youtu.be/sxGdYiOYrvA.
$130, Smart Toy
Teaches: spatial relations, programming