Sphero's robot golf ball taps into kids' imagination and fine motor skills

Dec 20 2022 by Mashable

 

When my son’s Sphero golf ball arrived in the mail, we had no idea what to expect. Yes, we knew it was a robot, but the word robot itself leaves a lot to the imagination. Are we talking WALL-E or Roomba? Is it going to talk? Is it voice-controlled? Device-controlled? We had no clue, but my son was very excited to find out. 

What is a robot golf ball anyway? 

Turns out, the Sphero mini golf ball, retailing for $50, is an app-controlled robot that moves with a “joystick on the screen,”...

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