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January 11, 2014 04:04 am GMT

It's All Fun and Games With Speedy Sphero 2B Robot

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LAS VEGAS — The problem with a lot of today's robots is that they're a little boring. Don't get me wrong. Cleaning windows, mopping floors and helping people conduct telepresence meetings is cool and important, but these tasks aren't intrinsically entertaining. I always thought our robot future would be fun. Thankfully, there are companies like Orbotix. Its smartphone- or tablet-controlled Sphero robot ball is all about fun and games (and, yes, learning).

Here at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, the company unveiled a new member of the Sphero family, the Sphero 2B. It's a tube-shaped robot, about the size of two Spheros side-by-side. Like the original, it has a polycarbonite body that houses a sophisticated collection of motors, LEDs, infrared so it can interact with other Sphero 2Bs, and low-power Bluetooth connectivity. Read more...

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