Introduction (Does It Do What It Should) All right, it's time to do one of those reviews that I have done before, but at the same time, give a new spin on it. In the case of Sphero, we like reviewing their STEM products, and we were pleased to review the RVR Plus once again, in combination with their Littlebits Topper Kit. Our Review of the RVR+ Programmable … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Sphero RVR Plus and Little Bits Topper
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Sphero Bolt Plus Review
Introduction (Does It Do What It Should) I'm always pleased to try out anything that has to do with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It seems like there are a lot of companies that make these STEM construction kits, and it is probably because they probably work. That is, younger minds readily embrace these kits like toys, and there are great … [Read more...] about Sphero Bolt Plus Review
Sphero Blueprint Construction Kit Review
Introduction (Does It Do What It Should) I'm always pleased to try out anything that has to do with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). I've mentioned in the video that I've reviewed similar kits (I hesitate to call them toys) from Sphero before, and I have worked extensively (written books on) Lego Technic, Lego Mindstorms, and UBTECH Jimu Robots. … [Read more...] about Sphero Blueprint Construction Kit Review
Sphero RVR + Review, Again?
Okay, I can't honestly say whether or not the RVR that I reviewed almost two years ago is the same as the RVR + that I am reviewing now. Perhaps the only difference is the limited edition blue roll cage and treads, which don't come in the box. (Check the unboxing in our video review, which we filmed again.) So what exactly is the RVR? I've going to assume that it is … [Read more...] about Sphero RVR + Review, Again?
Our Review of the littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit from Sphero
So, it would appear that it is time to review another terrific Sphero product, and you might remember when I did the review of the Bolt rolling ball, the tank-like RVR, and the cool Indi car. I'm going to do something that I really have never reviewed with this littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit. I have reviewed several types of STEM kits before, so much so, that I don't … [Read more...] about Our Review of the littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit from Sphero
Sphero Indi Review
So, we had a terrific chance to review another Sphero product, and we have had two successful chances with the Bolt and the RVR. Fortunately, I had the app ready to go, but I didn't really need it (yet) for the Sphero Indi. The Indi is a car, not like in the Indy 500, but a little car that feels like some kind of relative of Thomas the Tank Engine. Basically, you put the … [Read more...] about Sphero Indi Review
Sphero RVR Review
It feels kind of weird to review another Sphero product when I just reviewed their Sphero Bolt just a little over a month ago. This Sphero RVR is apparently made for "makers, hackers, coders", and that sounds about right. It's going to be very difficult for me to talk about the RVR without comparing it to the Bolt, so I am not going to try. After all, I used the same … [Read more...] about Sphero RVR Review
Our Review of the Sphero Bolt
It has been far too long since we reviewed a Sphero product, as it has been about 7 years. If you are not familiar with the company, they make these cool remote control balls as well as other educational toys. This time, I had a chance to review the Bolt. The Bolt is another coding robotic ball, and you can see that in addition to the ball shape, it has an 8x8 … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Sphero Bolt
Sphero 2.0 rolls out the fun
Sphero by Orbotix is one of those products that you really should have heard about by now, because it is so awesomely cool. If you haven't, here is a general idea: imagine a ball that you can control its rolling with the use of an iPad, iPhone, or other Android smartphone. I have seen the Sphero at conventions for years, and I finally got a chance to try one out. This is … [Read more...] about Sphero 2.0 rolls out the fun