12/18/2023 0 Comments Sphero star wars droid app![]() ![]() Abrams to further the plot, by comparison, Sphero’s pint-sized version of the Artoo looks squeaky clean. Artoo is also compatible with Sphero's Force Band, which is an accessory that lets you control him with the flick of a wrist.Unlike his well-worn existence in the current cinematic canon, having survived the Death Star trench run, the swamps of Dagobah and years lying dormant waiting for J.J. There's also a STEM angle with Sphero's educational app opening up easy-to-follow programming experiences. On top of being a sophisticated toy, Artoo also reacts to Star Wars films (providing a droidspeak commentary over Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as well as The Force Awakens and A New Hope) and interacts with Sphero's other Star Wars toys. As someone who's seen the Star Wars films too many times to accurately count, my brain was simultaneously unprepared and completely at-ease with how Sphero's experience comes together with sound, lights, and motion all working together. Unlike the previous Sphero droids, Artoo has an internal speaker, so he has his own voice rather than relying on the tinny, dislocated speaker on your smartphone. ![]() Artoo hums, whistles, and whines, and you'll even hear strained motors as he swivels his head side-to-side. To fully clinch the illusion, Sphero used authentic sound effects from the films. With the push of a button on your smartphone, R2-D2 can rock back and forth and even fall down as if he's been shocked by a rogue jawa. The show doesn't stop just because he's on two legs, as Sphero has programmed in more impressive animations. You can drive Artoo around in tripod mode, turn around, then go back onto two legs with perfect precision. But, when you see it happen before your eyes, it's simply magical. I don't know that there's another Star Wars toy that can boast this feature-it's just that difficult to pull off. Sphero's biggest accomplishment is that this dinky droid can transition from two legs to three and back completely on its own. The droid's motorized animations are impressive. In my book, the $179 app-enabled toy stands up there with premium collectibles from the likes of Kotobukiya and Sideshow.Īlongside owning a real lightsaber, an X-Wing fighter, and a speeder bike, this Artoo is a dream come true for me. This might be the ultimate Star Wars toy bar none, just because it captures this one, beloved character so remarkably well. On this new droid, the detail is better, the animations are better, and the sounds are better. This tiny robot goes above and beyond what the company accomplished with its awesome, rolling BB-8 a few years ago. That's why Sphero's R2-D2 blew me out of the water. I always wished that this little Artoo could move on its own, or at least make some convincing sounds, but 1990s toy technology just wasn't all that sophisticated. My specific favorite action figure was a small R2-D2 that had pop-out gizmos and gadgets, just like in the movies. From banthas to Jabba and Luke and Leia, I had multiple characters, critters, and ships to play with. When I was a kid, I had a ton of Star Wars toys. ![]()
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