Unlike other robots, the Sphero BB-8 robot can interact with you in the same way you would interact with a human being. It has augmented reality capabilities and can explore the Star Wars universe with you. It can also be used as a watch with your child. The robot beeps when it sees familiar faces and can play games. It is a fun way to engage your child's imagination.
As an additional feature, Sphero allows you to watch Star Wars films with the toy. By connecting the device to your TV, you can view it anywhere with WiFi. The device has an LED eye that indicates the droid's face. The light from the eye determines the direction it's moving forward. The Sphero doesn't have any recording or projecting capabilities, so you can't use it as a real toy.
There are several ways to control the BB-8 robot. There are free and paid apps available for both iOS and Android devices. For iOS devices, you'll need to download the Sphero Edu app, which was previously known as SPRK Lightning Lab. This app is available for free on Apple and Google Play, and you'll have to create an account in order to use it. Once you have an account, you'll be able to see and control BB-8 from the device.
