Based in Boulder, Colorado, the Orbotix team takes fun very seriously. Founded by Ian Bernstein and Adam Wilson passionate robotic and software engineers, Orbotix is working to bring the real world to your smartphone. We're changing that by creating an entirely new realm of play that bridges the gap between the two worlds. I have seen some new features implemented to the sphero but i havent gotten any. My sphero have been sitting for 2-5 years and it still works and all, but as i remember the ball has never been updated since i got it back in 2013.
Sphero edu firmware update update#
In the past, games have been played in either the real world or the virtual world. It seems as Sphero does not give out information about the latest firmware update for just spheros. Orbotix was founded to build amazing experiences around physical devices. The result is limitless possibilities for new types of gameplay that meld the virtual and real worlds for a fun gaming experience. Sphero is an intelligent robotic ball that connects wirelessly to the virtual world with mobile apps, enabling new game play for mobile devices including: robotic movement, kinetic motion, controller support and augmented reality capabilities.
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For a full list of retailers, visit /retail-partners. Sphero 2.0 will be available worldwide starting August 30th, 2013 for $129.99. Pre-orders for Sphero 2.0 open today on with an exclusive offer, and on with a chance to win a bonus pack. If Sphero was shock-resistant before, it's invincible now. Offered in three unique hues, these all-terrain covers protect Sphero against the elements while providing unbeatable traction for enhanced performance. Also available to up your awesome are Sphero Nubby covers. Featuring two ramps that pop directly out of the packaging, users can now catch big air that gives Felix Baumgartner a run for his money (parachute not included). Powered by induction charging, Bluetooth connection, and upgraded firmware, Sphero 2.0 will change the way you play. You'll need sunglasses to make sure the brilliance doesn't blind you. With new multicolor LEDs, Sphero 2.0 is 3x brighter than before. And just like a racecar, every aspect of the internal robot has been re-configured for optimal performance, including a more efficient drivetrain and lowered center of gravity. That's only slightly slower than a Lamborghini. Powered with new AI Superdrive capabilities, Sphero 2.0 is unreasonably fast, reaching speeds of up to 7 feet per second. It's kind of like Einstein and C-3PO had a baby. It's true - Sphero 2.0 has been re-engineered from the ground up to give the user an entirely new gaming experience. "The first time I drove Sphero 2.0, I passed out," said Ian Bernstein, cofounder of Orbotix. Included in the rollout are brand new accessories, including ramps and protective Nubby covers to pimp your ride. Sphero 2.0 is the world's first app-controlled robotic ball and game system, and now it's faster, brighter and smarter than ever before. BOULDER, CO -(Marketwired - August 14, 2013) - Orbotix, the makers of Sphero, today announced the reinvention of the ball.