Sphero Games at Orbotix - April 11st, 2013

Here's a few pictures from a fun Sphero game night - check out the nifty Robots balls controlled from your handheld device.
Too bad President Obama wasn't there to join us - "excuse me, give me some space to drive my ball" - direct YouTube link

My son Kyle in the middle with friend Drew on his left and his brother Jeffrey

Jeffrey and Drew using the Sphero App to control their robots balls

More Sphero Gamers line up their balls at the starting line

Slow shutter speed shows Sphero movement - mouseover next two images to see the players follow the action!

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A few long exposure frames using a remote release to control the tripod mounted camera

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Adam talks about the Sphero Robotic Sports League

Paul soliciting feedback - Kyle says he wants a Turbo Super Fast mode!

Kyle is too busy playing with the Sphero App to look at the camera!

Photography Notes: Pictures taken with a Canon 7D and 17-55/2.8 lens along with remote flash ... mostly run-n-gun.

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