Sphero Announce Star Wars Force Band & New Battle Worn BB-8

One of last years biggest tech toys was Sphero’s BB-8 from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and this week at the CES 2016 show, Sphero showed off a new BB-8 version, which looks more like the little droid we saw on the battle of Jakku as it looks more scruffy with battle damage and sand stains.  The new version of BB-8 will be going on sale in the autumn.

Sphero also announced the Force Band which is a new motion control watch strap which allows users to control BB-8 with a simple hand movement (or by using the Force!).

In this video, you can see how the motion control will work:

Here is an official description of the new Force Band:

Introducing the Star Wars Force Band™ by Sphero. Like a true Jedi, you can now control your BB-8™ App-Enabled Droid™ with just a wave of your hand. Designed with an authentic Star Wars look and feel, the Force Band attaches to your wrist and allows you to use authentic Jedi Force gestures to operate BB-8.

Learn to control your Droid by mastering moves like Force push, pull, and drive. BB-8 will even follow you around based on the motion of your arm and the direction your body moves. Unlock new ways to play with BB-8 and train yourself in the ways of the Jedi with sounds, vibrations, and LED lights built right into the band.

The Force Band is compatible with BB-8 by Sphero, the adorable Droid that brought the magic of Star Wars: The Force Awakens™ into your home. Fulfill your destiny and become a Jedi Master. May the Force will be with you…always.

What do you think of the Force Band?