Byteside
  • Newsletter
  • Podcasts
Twitter Facebook Instagram RSS
Twitter Twitch LinkedIn RSS Instagram Facebook
Byteside
  • Newsletter
  • Podcasts
Twitter Twitch LinkedIn RSS Instagram Facebook
Byteside

Sphero launches new programmable Star Wars robots – including R2-D2!

Seamus ByrneBy Seamus ByrneSeptember 3, 2017

Sphero has been making excellent programmable robots for years, and last year everybody went nuts for their gorgeous little BB-8. And rightly so.

Now we’re getting a new range, adding a new BB-9E (an evil twin to BB-8) and everybody’s classic favourite, R2-D2. The detailing on Artoo is excellent – including a third leg that drops out to move across difficult terrain.

But the killer feature for Sphero really is the amazing app integration and genuine programmability. These robots don’t just have good apps, they can also be programmed through other programming education tools, like Apple’s Playgrounds app.

These can get a little expensive, but if you’re looking to sell your kids on programming robots, there’s no better way to do it.

Launching at $299 in JB Hi-Fi (and stock is probably going to struggle to keep up with demand through Christmas).


Some Byteside outbound links may include affiliate programs to support Byteside’s operations. Our recommendations and review commentary remain independent of any potential revenue that may come through including such links.

Seamus Byrne

Seamus runs Byteside. You may also have spotted his words at the Australian Financial Review, the ABC, Junkee, Gamespot, The Esports Observer, CNET, Gizmodo and a few other spots over the years. He's very happy that he gets to nerd out for a living.

sphero star wars stem toys

Previously on Byteside...

Culture

Indiana Jones and the Search for Authenticity

Culture

LEGO is prototyping bricks made from recycled bottle plastics

Games

Stern Pinball shows us The Way to a Mandalorian pinball machine

Comments are closed.

Get On It
Follow us
  • Twitter
  • Twitch
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
Latest
Hamster in the palm of a hand

Why one cute hamster says everything you need to know about what online learning should be

Best budget laptops for 2022

The best budget laptops for 2022

Apple iPhone SE 3rd gen colours midnight, starlight and red - best budget phones

The 5 best budget phones in 2022

LG C1 OLED TV - Best TVs

The best TVs: 4K, OLED, QLED and more

best laptops

The best laptops for work, gaming and more

Byteside mug ad
Twitter Twitch LinkedIn RSS Instagram Facebook
© 2022 Byteside Pty Ltd

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.