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Rolling Robotic Toys

Orbotix Introduces Sphero 2B at CES 2014

— January 9, 2014 — Tech
The Sphero 2B will create endless envy from any tech enthusiast. This rolling robotic toy does much more than expected based on its size and design.

Orbotix released the new Sphero 2B at this years CES 2014. The newly crafted 2B has two treads, moves fast and is available at an affordable price. It even tumbles! Customizable tires, hubcaps and accessories give you endless possibilities. This fully programmable robot is a tech lovers dream. A highlighting feature is that you are able to interact with your friends with built-in infrared technology for multiplayer gaming.

The Sphero 2B works with both Apple and Android devices via Bluetooth and it is powered by USB charging. Get lost in the world of Sphero 2B. Just be careful, it seems as though robot's are taking over.

Trend Themes
1. Rolling Robotic Toys - The trend of rolling robotic toys offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the toy industry by providing interactive and programmable toys that enhance user experience.
2. Affordable Tech Toys - The trend of affordable tech toys presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry by making advanced technology accessible to a wider audience.
3. Multiplayer Robotic Gaming - The trend of multiplayer robotic gaming creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the gaming industry by incorporating interactive and competitive elements into robotic toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can capitalize on the rolling robotic toys trend by developing customizable and programmable toys that offer unique and immersive play experiences.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - The consumer electronics industry can leverage the affordable tech toys trend by designing and manufacturing budget-friendly technological toys that cater to a larger market segment.
3. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can embrace the multiplayer robotic gaming trend by creating innovative gaming experiences that integrate physical robotic toys with digital gameplay, providing a new level of interactive entertainment.
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