Sphero’s Robotic Soccer Ball takes orders from Swift: $28 (45% off)

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Amazon is offering the Sphero Mini Robot Soccer Ball for $28.09 shipped. That’s up to $22 off the typical rate there and beats the lowest price we have tracked by $1. This miniature robot from Sphero is programmable and roughly the size of a ping pong ball. Internal components include a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, all of which can be controlled via coding. Platforms taught include both JavaScript and Swift, preparing you to tackle future web or iOS projects. Scope out our hands-on review to learn more. Rated 4.4/5 stars.

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Sphero Mini Robot Soccer Ball features:

This soccer-themed Sphero Mini packs a ton of fun into a tiny programmable robot the size of a ping pong ball. Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this app-enabled robotic ball lets you drive, play games, and code using our free apps.

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