The toy version of BB-8 -- a round, beeping, rolling robot that will appear in the upcoming "Star Wars" movie -- has its origins not so far, far away. The toy version of BB-8 -- a round, beeping, ...

Makeblock’s mBot is an excellent toy for young programmers looking to challenge their knowledge and electronics skill in ...

In recent years, Sphero is probably best known for its rolling BB-8 toy based on the chipper droid from the Star Wars sequels, as well as a tiny robotic R2-D2 that’s surprisingly animated and lifelike ...

The toy that teaches programming has been updated with an LCD display. The toy that teaches programming has been updated with an LCD display. is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the ...

DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL - The popular droid toy from the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Force Awakensis rolling back into stores as the Boulder maker of the BB-8 toy prepares for the holiday season and ...

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sphero, the leader in Connected Play, announced today the launch of its latest app-enabled robotic ball, Sphero BOLT. Building upon the company’s suite of products ...

Sphero’s new Star Wars toys include R2-D2 and a new droid from ‘The Last Jedi’ ...

Adam Wilson (on the floor), Orbotix chief software architect and founder, and CEO Paul Berberian, demonstrate how Sphero works. Orbotix Inc. of Boulder will see its ...

Sphero the robotic ball made a bit of a splash at CES last year and it’s back again with the first augmented reality games built around it. There shouldn’t be anything too compelling about a 3-inch (7 ...

These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. Sphero’s 2018 Bolt—a ...

On a recent Tuesday morning, a kindergarten class gathered for an introduction to robotics in STEM teacher Jackie Scotto’s class at Murray Avenue School in Larchmont. Students were separated into ...

If you are looking for gift ideas that provide creative, thoughtful play, robotic toys are an excellent choice. Not only are they fun diversions, but they can also help teach children a bit about ...