Sphero Mini (Red) App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 8 & Up - Drive, Game & Code Play & Edu App…

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Sphero Mini (Red) App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 8 & Up...

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Pros

Sphero mini is an excellent product to introduce kids to robotics. My 4th grader loves this! Por el lado bueno.

This is so much more than just a prank golf ball. It matches my walking speed perfectly, and keeps me occupied for much longer than i'm willing to admit. It also has an entertaining golf mode.

If there's any issue we just simply recalibrate it and it's good to go. The shell is so easy to pop off when you need access to the charging port, but i've found that it will never come off on its own (unless dropped) when it dies, it's soeasy to remo... Read More

App seems to run on javascript, and at the time of this review, i haven't checked that completely. Functions similar to unreal engine 5's blueprints system. You can use the app to move the ball just by using a joystick feature on the phone.

The stick controls work well but are finicky. You''l need hardwood floors for best performance. Advice when using it is to orient it to the house, not necessarily to yourself.

Cons

Support says there isn't a workaround for these devices and they will not be able to connect no matter what we do. Lithium polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable to cause serious injuries to persons or property. In the event of battery l... Read More

Tried a different phone, turning off blue tooth and reconnecting, restarting phone, uninstalling and reinstalling the app. The robots constantly disconnect from the chromebooks. It also splits open in half if it bumps to a hard surface fast.

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Quality

It’s very easy to use and so much to set up little obstacle courses

Very simple to set up, multiple ways to use it, fun to play with and good for learning basic coding and robotics concepts.

Low decibels and not so big like an r/c car

Swipe any way you want, and it will only go the way you aimed before you swiped.

Price

A little more than i could afford but 100% worth it !

Im so impressed with the tech you get at this price point and this thing seems like it runs forever.

Shipping

He was super-excited to get it and used it constantly for about a month.

I just wish they were easy to come by or cheaper so i could give them to local teachers as steam kits.

Packaging/appearance

Here is a unboxing video for you guys, the box was well built and the robot finally charged and is so much fun to play with!

Don’t be discouraged by the packaging or lack of instructions.

Competitiveness

This thing is better than an rc car.

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This product had a total of 5,144 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 30 2024.