Customer Ratings & Reviews

This makes for a great gift for any child or adult with tech in mind

Very good product with the app enabled robot packed with lot of fun.

Fun but battery doesn't last long and that controls are not very good

I bought it for my sister and we were having a very good time playing with it

Great for learning about coding, math, geometry, problem solving and fun

Great educational toy for kids that teaches them about software

this little robot was so neat and lots of fun between all the kids!

Well the kids enjoy it, it is just a mini sphero nothing different just the size

Well the kids enjoy it, it is just a mini sphero nothing different just the size

Well the kids enjoy it, it is just a mini sphero nothing different just the size

This little device is not only is a great learning tool but a lot fun.

This makes for a great gift for any child or adult with tech in

These cute little Sphero bots are a surprisingly versatile introduction to robotics and programming. The Sphero comes in a small package with USB charging cable (but no charger - just plug it into any standard full size USB port) and legal info. In order to use this particular bot you will need either an iOS or Android device. I used the unit with an Android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab S) and all the apps worked perfectly. The robotic ball can roll and spin in any direction and light multiple colors of built-in LEDs. It also comes with a sensor package including a gyroscope and accelerometer, which together allow it to detect collisions, free falls, landings, etc. There are two apps that will drive the Sphero. First is the regular Sphero Mini app. Note that you must use the specific "mini" version of the app as the robot will not connect with the standard Sphero app, at least not in my tests. The mini app connected seamlessly and quickly to the bot, turning the light on inside the ball. The app then presented a range of fun, although somewhat limited options. You can drive the unit using the touch screen like a joystick, you can send it running off by using a sling shot type control mode, or you can control by tilting the tablet or using facial gestures through your devices camera. The controls were generally precise and responsive, although the face control was a bit hit and miss.The app also provides an option to hold the Sphero and use it like a controller in some simple but fun games. The second app is where the product really comes into its own. The same Sphero EDU app that powers their larger units can also be used with the mini, and it's an absolutely fantastic introduction to coding for these kinds of devices. Although you can code directly in Javascript, there's also an intuitive drag and drop interface that allows learning programmers to code main loops, conditionality, variables, mathematical operations, and "on event" modules. It's easy enough to make short programs that drive around in a specific pattern and flexible enough to make simple games. All the sensors can be polled or used to trigger events, you can set direction, speed, LED colors, and even play sounds of synthesized speech (the playback occurs on the controlling device). My 11 year old daughter was immediately able to pick it up and is loving the added depth of exploration and play that this option provides. Overall, it's hard to beat the Sphero mini at this price when it comes to a fun, accessible introduction to robots and coding. Young programmers can even share their code with each other via an integrated online sharing system. In our experience, this device is fun, robust, offers great battery life, and superb educational value. Highly recommended.

My kids got these for Christmas gifts! Super cool and super fun!

Was very entertaining my niece loved it I bought her two of them.

Was very entertaining my niece loved it I bought her two of them.

Gave this to my son’s best friend for his 12th birthday. He loves it

I would recommend this toy for children and adults. It is fun and enjoyable.

This is an awesome little gadget that can entertain one for hours at a time!

funnest new toy and durable, intresting to watch and app makes it intresting