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Orbotix’s Ollie Rolls into the Maker Shed

Orbotix’s Ollie Rolls into the Maker Shed

Orbotix’s popular Sphero rolling robot has a new friend. Ollie was launched last fall and we’re happy to now have it in the Shed. You may be wondering what the differences are between Sphero and Ollie. Let’s take a closer look. The first-of-it’s-kind Sphero trumped many of the Bluetooth-enabled robots out there, taking gaming and action to a new […]

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Sphero Goes Extreme with New Ollie

Sphero Goes Extreme with New Ollie

Sphero, the little, round, programmable robot, rolled its way into many hearts since it was released in 2011, confounding pets and expressing a unique form of movement. It was a reimagining of both robots and remote control. For its second act, the company is reimagining wheels — at least, wheels in the context of robots. […]

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Get Rolling: Sphero 2.0 Giveaway

Get Rolling: Sphero 2.0 Giveaway

Orbotix is offering a Sphero 2.0 giveaway that will let one lucky winner get in on the fun. The deal includes a Nubby cover, a slip-on cover that gives Sphero off-road traction and extra protection.

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