Sphero's Ball-Bot Teaches Kids How to Roll Their Own Apps

Sphero, that cute robotic ball that proves that BB-8's underlying physics work, is more than a toy. It's a great way of teaching children how to code. Kids have made everything from sea vessels to modern art with the little ball-bot. The company just updated the SPRK edition designed specifically for tinkering. The Sphero SPRK features a more scratch-resistant transparent body so youngsters can see what's inside.