The Orbotix BB 8 Sphero Star Wars with white and orange graphics makes a perfect gift for the die hard fans of the movie series Star Wars. It is an actual working droid that can be controlled via your Bluetooth enabled iOS or Android devices, albeit in a smaller size. The adorable device accurately mimics the movements of the droid that is featured in Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It uses gyroscopic propulsion to move around your room and has an operational range of 30m. All you need to do is download the BB 8 App Enabled Droid on your compatible Apple or Android device to get started. You can use the app’s drive or patrol mode to move the cute little robot around when you want it, or on its own. You can even use your voice commands to control the droid. Since the robot has an evolving personality, it changes its attitude and actions as you interact with it. The other fun feature this droid offers is ‘holographic messaging’ using augmented reality. It comes with an inductive charging base which plugs into chargers and your computers with a USB cable.

Physical Features

Key Features

Authentic Movement

The Orbotix BB 8 Sphero Star Wars mimics the movement of the onscreen BB8 droid, who is featured in Disney’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The miniature droid moves around by free rolling its lower body, while the head, with its sensors, stays atop this body at all times, just like in the movie.

Listens and Responds

The Orbotix BB 8 Sphero Star Wars can be controlled using your voice commands. The advanced droid can accurately decipher your commands and execute actions accordingly.

Holographic Communication

The Orbotix BB 8 Sphero Star Wars can deliver holographic messages via augmented reality. To enjoy such holograms, record your video messages using your smart device’s front facing camera. Then point the primary camera of the smart device at the Sphero and see it play the recordings on screen, just like they do in Star Wars.

Multiple Fun Modes

The Orbotix BB 8 Sphero Star Wars can be moved around via your smartphone using the BB 8 App Enabled Droid’s mode. The app also features a patrol mode, which can be used to move this adorable droid on its own.

Adaptive Personality

The Orbotix BB 8 Sphero Star Wars has an evolving personality and is constantly learning from its interactions. From what it has learned, the droid changes its attitude and actions.