We’ve seen Japans magic flying ball before, but this is the demo where the fumbly bumbly spheroid finally won my heart. The device could be used for reconnaissance, search and rescue, or as the worlds greatest piñata. Also: its adorable.The sphere hovers like a helicopter but because its designed like a prop-based aircraft, can tilt forward and accelerate quicker than a traditional chopper. With the help of three on-board gyroscopes, the sphere can handle running into objects and being struck without falling to the Earth. Airborne control isnt the devices only trick, on the ground pilots can roll the sphere to destinations and easily set it back into the sky.

via Japans Incredible Flying Sphere Hovers Its Way Into My Heart.