Yes, Sphero, it’s finally here. I saw it last year at CES 2011 but now it’s finally here. So what is Sphero? More information after the break.

Here is some information from the company regarding Sphero:

The moment you have been patiently awaiting is finally here! Your very own Sphero is ready to roll right into your home. He has been put through every test our hard-core team could think of. We ran him into walls, gave him to the mercy of vicious felines, rolled him through fountains, and even took him to Texas. Sphero has been tweaked, fused, crafted, and engineered into perfection. The glowing robotic ball you will soon hold in your hand was crafted especially for your enjoyment, and we’re sure you’ll be just as enamored with him as we are.

As the most programmable robot ever invented by mankind, Sphero is an incredible reinvention of the ball. And just like all the other balls you’re familiar with, Sphero’s purpose is to entertain. But he’s not filled with yarn or rubber. Instead, the programming is beyond most people’s understanding. Our developers poured their own blood, sweat, tears and infinite knowledge into the creation of this magical little sphere, and what we are left with is incredible; the first mass market robot with a navigational control system. And for anyone with any tech know-how, the possibilities of interaction with Sphero are endless with our open API platform. The user interface is completely novel – Sphero is both an approachable, charismatic friend and a complex, software designed machine. As a result, Sphero stands as a huge milestone in advancement for robotics and gaming devices. Welcome to the world of mixed-reality entertainment!

With your purchase you’ll receive Sphero, an induction charging station to power him up, and a quick start guide. No cords to get tangled, no complicated instructions. We’ve designed Sphero to be intuitive and simple, and that’s exactly what you’ll get.

Straight out of the box, you’ll also have access to six convenient apps to get you rolling right away. Start with the original Sphero app, where you two can get introduced. Then take the wheel with Sphero Drive, or direct him with your finger on Draw N’ Drive. For those who want an objective, set up a golf course and swing away with Sphero Golf, or drag commands into a timeline for Sphero to follow in Sphero Blox. Challenge yourself with Chromo, moving your Sphero to match the colors in a race against time. And finally, the old stand-by that captured the heart of so many cat-lovers – SpheroCam. Use different skins to record your playtime and never miss a priceless moment.

Soon you’ll even be able to enter Sphero World, where you can compete against different “Sphero Swarms” in your community and track everything from your individual color changes to achievements.

Check out descriptions of all available apps, as well as a preview of what’s to come, on our website.

We are tremendously excited to release Sphero out into the wild. Our vision here at Orbotix for mixed-reality gaming is coming to life the second you give your Sphero a shake. We sure hope you think he’s as cool as we do!

In terms of Sphero games;

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Sphero: Your hub for all things Sphero

Familiarize yourself with Sphero’s personality. See where you stand on leaderboards and achievements. Track games you have and games you
want. You can even join “Sphero Swarms” and share your experiences on social networks.

Drive: The driving app built just for Sphero Drive Sphero with joystick, tilt, or old-school remote controls. Create challenging courses, race against friends and family, or turn out the lights for a little night racing.

Golf: A totally new swing on golf
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Sphero is the ball and your phone is the club. Pick a “hole” then swing your phone or flick a finger to hit. Challenge friends to a round of office golf, create your own course at home, or venture out and make your own course practically anywhere.

SpheroCam: Take your Sphero viral
Have fun with Sphero and never miss a funny moment. Record video or take snapshots with just the press of a button while you drive Sphero. Even choose from different skins like KittyCam.

Draw N’ Drive: If you can draw it, Sphero can drive it
Use your finger to trace a shape or path on the screen and Sphero will follow it before your eyes. Just give your smartphone or tablet a shake to clear the slate.
Blox: Drag, drop, and watch it go
Drag and drop command “blox” into a timeline to program Sphero to work autonomously. Choose from functions such as drive, turn, change speed,
change color, count loops, and more. Play your programs in forward and reverse, save them, and even share them.

Coming Soon:
Chromo: Match the color. Beat the clock
Get ready to challenge your coordination and your memory. Correctly match the colors on your screen by moving Sphero in the right direction.
But move fast, the clock is ticking. The longer you last, the harder it gets.

Order now at gosphero.com/store