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Reactive Robotic Toys

The Sphero BB-8 Toy Reacts to Scenes From the Star Wars Movie

— April 6, 2016 — Tech
The Sphero BB-8 toy has long been a very popular way for people to use the wonders of high-tech toys to engage with the Star Wars franchise. Now however, the Sphero BB-8 offering has received some stellar new updates that now make it possible for you to get your toy gadget to essentially watch the Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie with you.

The toy's companion app has been updated to include a new 'Watch With Me' feature that allows your smartphone's mic to listen in to the movie's audio cue. The Sphero BB-8 toy then goes about reacting to the movie's scenes -- something it is capable of doing as long as it's placed on its charging station with the app actively running.

This updated BB-8 toy is a great way for users to engage with the Star Wars movie, and could inspire more interactive toys based on movie franchises.


Trend Themes
1. Interactive Movie-based Toys - The success of Sphero BB-8 Toy's 'Watch With Me' feature demonstrates the potential market for interactive toys based on movie franchises.
2. Integrated Audio Sensory Technology - The integration of audio sensory technology in Sphero BB-8 toy paves the way for more reactive and customizable toys.
3. Enhanced Companion Apps - Toy companies can develop companion apps with additional interactive features to enhance the overall user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can drive the development of interactive toys resulting from the success of reactive robotic toys like Sphero BB-8.
2. Movie Industry - The growth of interactive toys based on popular movie franchises can complement the booming movie industry.
3. Electronics Manufacturing - The integration of sensory technology and companion apps in reactive robotic toys creates opportunities for innovation in the electronics manufacturing industry.
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