Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid

From the makers of the original app-enabled robotic ball comes the Star Wars BB-8 droid from Sphero. Based on the same technology used in the life-sized droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, BB-8 shows a range of expressions and even perks up when audibly commanded.

With Bluetooth, gyroscopic propulsion, and the accompanying smartphone app, BB-8 provides an authentic experience that’s sure to satisfy Star Wars fans of all ages. It also comes with a wireless base for easy charging. You don’t need the Millennium Falcon to explore the world around you, harness The Force and let the BB-8 be your galactic sidekick.

To control BB-8, simply download the app and pair it with your smartphone via Bluetooth. From the app you can freely maneuver it in any direction or record, send, and view Star Wars-themed holographic messages. A built-in voice command system allows you to tell BB-8 to go to sleep, run away (“It’s a trap!”), or explore in Patrol mode in which it analyzes its surroundings and roams freely. It can even respond to questions by nodding and shaking its head or zooming around in different patterns—all made more realistic by noise reactions. With a full hour of battery life and a range up to 30 meters, you won’t have to worry about constantly charging up, either.