Sphero: Next Gen RC And Gaming Platform From Orbotix.

Augmented reality is taking it's next step with Sphero the robotic ball.
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With new apps like Sharky the Beaver you can enhance the already amazing experience that is driving a Sphero.
Orbotix was nice enough to let us test it out and It is the most precise and fun vehicle I've ever driven and probably one of the best RC vehicles I've ever tested.
The gaming potential is huge and you can look forward to a large number of apps when Sphero releases their AR SDK in2013.
Stay tuned for firmware and software updates as well.
Wireless induction charging
Drive time 1 hour
Charge time 3 hours
Handling "great" 10 out of 10
Top speed 3 feet per second
Adjustable speed
Adjustable turning
Adjustable Boost
Voice control
Blue tooth IOS/Android controlled
Controls-Joystick /tilt /traditional RC /draw and drive /voice control /pre programed moves
range 15 meters
weight 168 grams
size 74 mm
16 million + colors
SDK available for game and app development
AR game compatible
Works as 3 axis game controller.
Sensor stabilized
Polycarbonate water tight shell.
Cost-$129.99
Available online - - Brookstone - Apple Store -Target
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