q's and a's
- The task that the Sphero performs is entertaining kids. The human function that the Sphero performs is (again) entertaining kids.
- The Sphero is used many places, basically any flat and smooth surface and it can even be used in water. It has 360 degrees of freedom, but no work envelope because it does not have a robotic arm.
- The Sphero has no end effector, so it's safe to say that its end effector is not multi-functional.
- Sphero is not taught to perform its task but is controlled. It is controlled by uplinking it to your bluetooth and then downloading an app onto your phone or device so your phone or device is the controller.
- YOU are the Sphero's sensor, it has no sensors of it's own.
- Some advantages of using the Sphero to entertain kids are: the Sphero can be used in many places so kids don't just have to be in a certain place to play with it. By playing with the Sphero, kids can't bother their parents by asking them to play with them. Another advantage is that the Sphero is very hard to break which is perfect for kids.