Despite quite a few articles stating Sphero was behind the technology that made the real movie BB-8 droid ... built the Mantis Robot. A hacker / engineer — not a big toy company.

An curved arrow pointing right. As the lead droid in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," BB-8 is a fully functioning robot that became an instant favorite among fans. Soon, you'll be able to get your ...

Just announced is a BB-8 toy from Sphero that is really pretty amazing. Produced by Darren Weaver Follow TI Video: On Facebook More from Tech The seventh film in the "Star Wars" franchise ...

I’m betting Disney is looking at the Mini and wondering how soon it can convert them into armies of tiny BB-8 robot toys. Sphero had nothing to say on that matter. Lance Ulanoff was Chief ...

Star Wars The Force Awakens isn't even out yet, but we've already got a favourite character - meet the BB-8 ... in toy form, from the makers of everyone's favourite iPad-controlled-ball - Sphero.

Credit: ZLATA IVLEVA/MASHABLE Even after launching successful products in partnership with Disney, such as the BB-8 ... Sphero as a whole a unique offering. This isn't some single use toy robot ...