The accelerometer allows it to control and sense the force of movement. Gyroscopes are amazing and can be found in airplanes to space stations. The waterproof body of the BB-8 is pretty solid as it contains a gyroscope and accelerometer. All you have to do is place it right back on and BB-8 is ready to roll. Yes, the head does pop off when it bangs into something or you pet decides to swat at it. The main body is the size of a baseball and the head which contains small wheels connects magnetically to it so as the main body rolls, the head adjusts itself to stay atop just like it does in the Star Wars movies. The BB-8 is a polycarbonate shell (very durable plastic) and the body is made up of two parts. Sphero BB-8 Construction “What do we have here…” – Obi Wan Kenobi
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