Smartphone-Controlled Balls

The Orbotix Sphero Rolls to New Ball Game Possibilities

Sure, your rubber ball is a blast, but soon you'll be able to bounce and roll your Orbotix Sphero with iPhone power instead of muscle! To be presented at CES 2011, this smart little sphere can be controlled by means of your smartphone's Bluetooth with the help of your gadget's tilt sensor.

Now with a new futuristic design, the Orbotix Sphero robotic ball released an open API, which means that Android and iOS app developers are already working their magic to bring off-the-wall diversions to your handheld device and your Orbotix Sphero.

Smartphone-controlled Toys
Developing smartphone integration for toys such as Orbotix Sphero provides opportunities for creating innovative, interactive, and futuristic games.
Bluetooth-enabled Devices
Utilizing Bluetooth technology in products such as the Orbotix Sphero presents opportunities for more interactive and remote-controlled devices.
Open API for Robotics
The release of an open API for the Orbotix Sphero ball unlocks opportunities for developers to create new applications and innovative use cases for robotic balls.

Sectors Adopting This

Toy Industry
The toy industry can benefit by incorporating Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone-controlled features, or robotics to create new and interactive toys for children.
Gaming Industry
The gaming industry can explore new possibilities and innovative use cases for smartphone-controlled toys and Bluetooth-enabled devices for gaming purposes.
Robotic Industry
The robotic industry can leverage the open API of the Orbotix Sphero ball and develop new applications and innovative use cases for robotics in consumer products.
SCORE
3.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 14%
Activity 70%
Freshness 8%

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