Orbotix OKed for city of Boulder rebates

BOULDER – Robotic-ball creator Orbotix Inc. will receive up to $30,000 in tax and fee rebates as part of a city of Boulder business incentive program.

Rebates will be made in the form of sales and use taxes and permit-related fees paid back to the company as part of the city’s flexible rebate program, according to a press statement from the city of Boulder. Orbotix received approval on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

“Boulder is proud that a robotic ball named Sphero was born in downtown Boulder,” Jane Brautigam, Boulder’s city manager, said in the press statement. “We are pleased that Orbotix is…