The Sphero Robotic Ball gives a whole new meaning to playing with a ball. This geeky toy is designed to be controlled by either an iPhone or Android device, letting you roll it around without ever touching it.
Moving a ball with a phone sounds fun, but it can get boring after awhile. Thankfully, Sphero has a plan for this, offering a ton of apps to unlock the robotic ball's full potential. There's a golf app that lets you practice your putting, a camera app that lets you get a worm's eye view of the ground, an app that lets you draw a pattern that the ball will then follow and many, many more. The Sphero Robotic Ball can be seen in the video here and is available now for $130.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Robot-controlled Toys
- Opportunities for creating more interactive and innovative toys are apparent.
- Mobile Device Integration
- Exploring ways to integrate mobile devices with different products can promote new markets.
- Augmented Reality Gaming
- Potential in creating more immersive gaming experiences with augmented reality technology.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Toy Industry
- Investigating technological features and mobile device integration in toys can lead to significant advancements in the industry.
- Mobile App Development
- Creating applications that can add more interactive features to robotic toys can lead to new marketplace opportunities.
- Gaming Industry
- Exploring the potential of incorporating augmented reality features into games can lead to more engaging experiences and higher levels of user interaction.
