# Reactive Robotic Toys The Sphero BB-8 Toy Reacts to Scenes From the Star Wars Movie By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb8-toy References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/star-wars-bb-8-will-watch-the-force-awakens-with-you-05-04-2016/) & [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/5/11367508/sphero-bb8-toy-watch-force-awakens-with-you) The [Sphero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphero-sports) [BB-8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-stand-for-echo-dot) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Conversational Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen.md) - [Motion-Activated Sci-Fi Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-2.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md)