Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and perk up when you give voice commands. Watch your Droid explore autonomously, guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings. BB-8 is more than a toy - it's your companion.

Sphero discontinues its BB-8, R2-D2, and other licensed Disney products - The Verge.

$149.99 The BB-8 can be purchased from the Sphero website for $149.99 or from the Apple Store for $149.95.

The Disney products were discontinued in 2018 after their partnership ended. Sphero's current product lineup includes several spherical robots like the original Sphero: the Sphero Mini, BOLT, and SPRK+.

Sphero transforms the way kids PK–12 learn with a fun, comprehensive approach to STEAM (that's STEM + Art) and computer science. Our coding robots, design-and-build kits, curriculum, and engaging lessons and activities encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance.

Sphero is waterproof up to 5m or 15ft. He will actually float on top of water. Please note that water can interfere with your Bluetooth connection which can cause a drop in connection.

The BB-8 is without a doubt Sphero's best toy yet, and if you don't mind shelling out $149 on a robotic iPhone-controlled ball that might not have a lot of lasting potential beyond being a collector's item, BB-8 is worth the cash.

Sphero is an app-enabled robot that connects via Bluetooth to mobile devices and can be used with multiple apps. Sphero responds to remote controls, block based coding, and written code depending on the ability level of the user. Spheros are waterproof and work through the use of a gyroscope.

Free Coding Apps Sphero's apps bring learning to life while building lasting coding and computer science knowledge.

MORE THAN JUST A ROBOT: Sphero SPRK+ is a programmable robot ball designed to inspire creativity and curiosity through coding and play.

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix) is an American consumer robotics and toy company based in Boulder, Colorado.

The outside of Sphero is a plastic sealed shell. Since the outside shell of Sphero is completely sealed it uses wireless charging to get its energy. Sphero uses bluetooth to connect with your smartphone or tablet. Inside of Sphero it uses an accelerometer and gyroscope to do its movement.

The outside of Sphero is a plastic sealed shell. Since the outside shell of Sphero is completely sealed it uses wireless charging to get its energy. Sphero uses bluetooth to connect with your smartphone or tablet. Inside of Sphero it uses an accelerometer and gyroscope to do its movement.