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Sphero Orbotix 1B01RW1 Ollie App-Controlled Robot
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- Ollie is an app-controlled robot built for speed, tricks, and fun.
- Drive up to 14 MPH, crash, jump, spin, and drift. Ollie’s durable shell can handle almost anything.
- Download the Sphero Edu app (available on nearly any mobile or desktop device) and program Ollie by drawing, using Scratch blocks, or writing JavaScript.
- Ollie includes 2 blue Nubby Tires And 2 Prime Hubs for all terrain driving.
- Instantly connects via Bluetooth SMART, with a range of 100 feet.
- USB charging provides over an hour of play.
- The Ollie app gives you the power to control everything about your bot – speed, acceleration, handling, and glowing LED colors.
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CHOKING HAZARD -- Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs. To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
CHOKING HAZARD -- This toy is a small ball. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Giftable | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Remote Control | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | — |
Battery life | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Sold By | Salt Box | Sphero Inc. | Makeblock | Sphero Inc. | Sphero Inc. | Sphero Inc. |
subject character | Robot | Robot | — | Robot | Robot | Robot |
number of pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Durable,Sturdy and High Quality Aluminum | Silicone, Metal | Plastic | — |
style | Ollie | Sphero Mini Red | mBot Neo | Modern | Box | Box |
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Product Description
This is Ollie – a total adrenaline junkie that draws its energy from unbridled speed and extreme stunts. Command this app-enabled robot to execute tricks and dominate every inch of turf, trail, and track. Ollie’s onboard intelligence gives you real-time feedback on tricks, rolls at speeds of up to 14 mph, and connects instantly to your device with a range of up to 100 feet. Plus, it’s tough plastic exterior protects all the tech inside.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 4.33 x 4.76 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.31 pounds |
ASIN | B00MV599OK |
Item model number | 1B01RW1 |
Batteries | 2 LR44 batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #412,368 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #580 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots #3,870 in Educational Science Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Other display features | Toy |
Color | Black |
Phone Talk Time | 1 Hours |
Whats in the box | Ollie, QSG, USB Charging Cable, Tires and Hubs |
Department | Boys & Girls |
Manufacturer | Sphero |
Date First Available | August 7, 2012 |
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Customers like the quality, speed and ease of use of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's a high-tech toy, very fast on a smooth surface and charges quickly. That said, opinions are mixed on battery life, value, and difficulty level.
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Customers like the quality of the toy figure. They mention it's an amazing, impressive, and high-tech toy. The stunt pad is great fun, and the concept is very cool. They also say it'll last a long time and is built well.
"...They were expensive so they were also, of course, really impressive. Fast, quick to charge, long battery life...." Read more
"This was a gift for my 9 yr old son for Christmas. It is SUPER cool, and he's enjoyed running it around the house and making obstacle courses for it..." Read more
"...Fun is an understatement. This thing FLIES. It's fast, precise, and works very well...." Read more
"...Very fast on a smooth surface.- It actually can drive on thick carpet...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the toy figure. For example, they say it moves pretty fast, does cool tricks, and charges quickly. Some mention that it goes nearly 14mph and the battery lasts a long time.
"...Fast, quick to charge, long battery life. All of the things a traditional remote control car that you'll find at the stores is, has, and does...." Read more
"Pros:- Lots of fun- Very fast on a smooth surface.- It actually can drive on thick carpet...." Read more
"...Ollie is cool, lights up, fast, spins, does tricks - and it isn't fragile. 5 stars from the whole family." Read more
"...Actually, Ollie is pretty easy to learn to drive and has some good quickness to it...." Read more
Customers find the toy figure easy to use. They mention that it's easy to set up and learn, and the app is easy to install on multiple phones. They also say that the controls are fairly intuitive.
"...I'm not sure if she or her dad like it more though. The app is very easy to use - and we have used both our Samsung galaxy and the iPhone with equal..." Read more
"...Actually, Ollie is pretty easy to learn to drive and has some good quickness to it...." Read more
"...Easy to use. Great quality and we wore it out. I had the entire family over for Christmas and they all tried it...." Read more
"...It is easy to use and fun to play with. He likes to build mazes with blocks and then drive the Ollie through them.Great little toy." Read more
Customers like the gift. They say it's a wonderful present for their kid, and a perfect surprise for their pet. Customers also mention that the toy figure is fun and family-friendly.
"Perfect surprise for your pet. Lots of phisycal exercise opportunities for you and your cat or dog!" Read more
"Great Gift. Bought this on sale prior to Christmas for my 8 year old granddaughter. She loves it." Read more
"Wonderful present to my kid. Worked well with her iphone." Read more
"ThNk you for being so timely in shipping. It was a great gift for Christmas." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the toy figure. Some mention that it lasts for a long time, while others say that it's terrible and the app doesn't sync well. The light turns green, it only goes on for like 10 minutes, and it needs charging. Some customers also mention that the product has a faulty battery and won't even wake up.
"...If it was because the Ollie battery was too low, that would mean that it only had minimal operating time before it would shut down and need..." Read more
"...Fast, quick to charge, long battery life. All of the things a traditional remote control car that you'll find at the stores is, has, and does...." Read more
"Battery life was terrible and for some reason the app doesn't sync well. Many says its awesome but perhaps I got a bad one...." Read more
"...It does hold its charge for a very long time, so that's great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy figure. Some mention it's a great toy for a good price, while others say it'll cost you more than $100.
"...Overall:Overall the ollie is quite expensive for a remote control car, but for those who want a cool new toy, or love to play around with new..." Read more
"...Built well, lasts long. Worth every penny." Read more
"This thing is WAY over priced for what it is... The "tricks" it does are spin... and, well... spin...." Read more
"Expensive but cool." Read more
Customers are mixed about the difficulty level of the toy figure. Some mention that it does lots of tricks for children and parents of all ages, is great to teach children to code, and is awesome for grandkids. However, others say that it definitely has a high learning curve in order to master the moves and that it has limited capabilities that cause users to get bored after a while playing with it.
"...Ollie is VERY fast and has the ability to jump. It was easy for the grandson to get him going...." Read more
"...very fun and very fast, the controls are difficult though and need a lot to get used to especially in limited space...." Read more
"Great for children (with adult supervision) who use this outside. Grandchildren had to download apps for iPhone, etc...." Read more
"...It’s changing the lives of some children. They are challenged and engaged!" Read more
Customers find the controls of the toy figure difficult to use. They mention that it's hard to steer, and difficult to get the hang of. Some say that the speed needed to move is difficult to steer. Overall, customers are not happy with the controls and recommend not using it.
"...If you bumped into anything, Ollie often got disoriented besides being stuck...." Read more
"...but once you orient it, drives fine. A bit hard to control but easy enough that it's very fun to play with.Price: a hundred stinking bucks!!..." Read more
"The Ollie is very fun and very fast, the controls are difficult though and need a lot to get used to especially in limited space...." Read more
"Ollie is a really cool toy at first it was a bit hard to control but in a few hours I got the hang of it...." Read more
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So quick story from my childhood: My brothers both wanted these really impressive remote control cars for Christmas. They were expensive so they were also, of course, really impressive. Fast, quick to charge, long battery life. All of the things a traditional remote control car that you'll find at the stores is, has, and does. I didn't ask for one because.... I don't know why I didn't ask for one. My parents thought I'd feel left out so they still got me a smaller, less expensive remote control car. It was called "The Chipmunk" and, clearly, this experience left an impression. The thing was small, slow, felt super cheap, and would have broken when it hit a wall if it could have gotten moving fast enough. In short, I got what my parents paid for. And I had fun with it! ... Love you, Mom and Dad!
Anyway, the Ollie might seem expensive but it is, as far as I'm concerned, a bargain. I got what I paid for and more. It's fast, it's sturdy, and it's fun. Having played with Orbotix first product a lot (I love remote control cars so how could I not get a remote control BALL!?), I knew what to expect with regards to the iOS app. Accept that since this doesn't look like a car, you will need to wrap your head around which direction it's going and, on occasion, re-calibrate the direction your iOS device says the Ollie is rolling in. It's not difficult; this is not brain surgery. And it's certainly not something that is going to define your experience. It's just part of controlling Ollie. You know what happens with traditional remote control cars that doesn't happen with Ollie but that people DON'T complain about? Remote control cars flip over. They wind up on their roofs and you have to go over to them and flip them back onto their wheels. Nothing's perfect. But I tell you what, I'd rather have to re-calibrate my Ollie while standing still than have to walk all the way to the other side of my old cul-de-sac to flip over my gas-powered remote control truck (I upgraded from The Chipmunk when I got a little older).
If you're a bit older, there may be a learning curve for driving Ollie but, once you've got the hang of it, it makes complete sense. If you're looking at getting Ollie for a kid, well, like with all new technology, they'll take to it like a duck to water.
I've had an Ollie since about a week after it came out, and I'm just now getting around to reviewing it.
I've used the Ollie extensively. Fun is an understatement. This thing FLIES. It's fast, precise, and works very well. I like how it almost magically turns on just by me holding my phone up to it.
Many of the options you find in Sphero you find here...such as the ability to change the color of the lights and things like that. You can adjust the speeds for indoor use or for outdoor use.
Outdoor use is one of the big advantages to Ollie to me. I've used the Sphero outside, and it just doesn't seem to be as fun as it is indoors. It's simply a bit too slow. Ollie, on the other hand, has plenty of wheels to get himself going on pavement and cement. He's a blast to drive around outside.
The only negative to Ollie?? I kind of wish I had gotten the Darkside version...the black looks killer...but, there's nothing wrong with being the good guy, I guess!!!
This is a fun toy...I highly recommend it!!!
- Lots of fun
- Very fast on a smooth surface.
- It actually can drive on thick carpet. (I was very impressed as the sphero 1.0 really sucked on thick carpet.)
- Trick mode is a big hit with younger kids. They love seeing it bounce all over sporadically.
- Powerful enough to even drive up a 20 degree inclined driveway.
Cons:
- In a house the ollie gets stuck along walls and chairs a lot.
That is ok since there is a tricks mode that you can make the ollie spin and flip out of control and that usually gets the ollie away from the wall. I wish there was a button to make the ollie try to quickly move left and right until it doesn't hit any obstructions letting you resume your driving experience.
- Will not reconnect after going out of range.
I have not had success with the app reconnecting to the ollie after it gets out of range. I am sure this is a software issue that will be resolved but right now it is annoying.
- No Stop button. Sometimes the ollie gets going quite fast and you need to stop it. It would be nice if there was a quick stop button to counter rotate the ollie in the opposite direction it is drving to slow it down quickly.
Overall:
Overall the ollie is quite expensive for a remote control car, but for those who want a cool new toy, or love to play around with new gadgets this thing is great.
Don't let all the negative points dissuade you from getting the ollie. I was just pointing out a few annoyances to the product as it is now. I am sure some of them will be addressed with a software update in the future.
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Ottimo prodotto fatto con materiali resistenti, però non semplicissimo per un bambino piccolo.
¿Que si es para un peque (menor de edad)? solo el conducirlo es emocionante así que desde el punto de vista de diversión si que lo es. Si hablamos de programarlo por supuesto que también, me encanta la idea, pero si opino que hay que acompañarlos y orientarlos durante el proceso de aprendizaje, hacerlo divertido, no quisiéramos causar una reacción adversa a la programación, este tema es y será cada vez más común a lo largo de sus vidas.
Saludos!
パッケージは日本語表記になっていました。
念願のollieで子供も喜んでいました。