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Sphero

Sphero. Melanie Neff. What is Sphero ?. Application-controlled mixed reality robotic ball that you place in any environment and can control with your device. Use as a game controller or as a game piece. Controlled through a B luetooth enabled smartphone or tablet.

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Sphero

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  1. Sphero Melanie Neff

  2. What is Sphero? • Application-controlled mixed reality robotic ball that you place in any environment and can control with your device. • Use as a game controller or as a game piece. • Controlled through a Bluetooth enabled smartphone or tablet. • Made of polycarbonate, runs on lithium polymer batteries. • Waterproof and shock-resistant. Durable. • Completely programmable. • http://www.gosphero.com/#

  3. Specs • 25 apps available • Multi-axis rate gyroscope and accelerometer • Wireless induction charging of lithium polymer batteries • Rubber “nubby cover” for traction and protection, waterproof • Customizable multicolored LED’s • Small electric motor, 7 feet/second

  4. Uses • Augmented Reality apps • Use with gaps, ramps, etc. • Use as an LED light that synchs with music • Use in natural environment as a golf ball, bowling ball, race car, pet toy, swimming • Use for prank, drinking games • Multiplayer uses: tag, racing, apps • Can create attachments: fins, wings, etc. • Can program to other console’s controllers • http://www.gosphero.com/trickswithballs-video-and-photo-contest/ • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cgKRUNvwDU • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3uNVHTD-fM

  5. Problems • Short battery life – 1 hour • Struggles on some floor types • Have to practice before you unlock top speed • Need rolling start for thresholds or thick rugs • Protective cover is extra $15.00 • Runs from $89.99 – $139.99 • Future uses: • Workout buddy: track distance, speed, etc. • Camera, video recorder: see chariot • Underwater: see submarine

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