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.
What's Driving This Trend
- 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.
- Integrated Audio Sensory Technology
- The integration of audio sensory technology in Sphero BB-8 toy paves the way for more reactive and customizable toys.
- Enhanced Companion Apps
- Toy companies can develop companion apps with additional interactive features to enhance the overall user experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy manufacturers can drive the development of interactive toys resulting from the success of reactive robotic toys like Sphero BB-8.
- Movie Industry
- The growth of interactive toys based on popular movie franchises can complement the booming movie industry.
- Electronics Manufacturing
- The integration of sensory technology and companion apps in reactive robotic toys creates opportunities for innovation in the electronics manufacturing industry.
