In the wake of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy and action figure unveils this week, the Internet’s been abuzz with the loveable, controllable, rolling BB-8 droid. We’ve seen it rolling around in the trailers but now we can finally say we’ve got one of our very own.
Over the years, the magic of Star Wars has always lived on screen and in our imaginations. Thanks to our advancements in technology, it's now possible to bring a new part of Star Wars: The Force Awakens into your home. Meet BB-8: the app-enable Droid by Sphero that’s as authentic as it’s advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot- an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it up to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself or create and view holographic recordings.
It’s authentic movement while you guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet. It can listen and responds, BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice. It has holographic communication as your record and view virtual holographic videos with it. It does have autonomous behavior meaning BB-8 has a mind of its own- explore the Star Wars galaxy together and it has adaptive personality with BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact. It’s your own trusty Astromech Droid, BB-8 is more than a toy- it’s a new companion.
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