Celebrate National Robotics with Sphero STEAM Products
National Robotics Week is an ideal chance for newcomers to immerse themselves in the dynamic realm of robotics. With a diverse range of robots, Sphero is ready to equip enthusiasts of all ages with the tools they need to embark on their robotic adventures. Here are a few of our favorites:
About Sphero
Sphero is transforming PK-12 education with accessible tools that encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance through STEAM and computer science. With the help of educators around the world, we are empowering learners of all backgrounds and abilities to discover their interests and passions while equipping them with the skills they need to be the world’s future Changemakers.
Rev up STEAM learning with the indi Student Kit (1 robot)—designed to support 1–2 learners at a time at school or home.
The car-shaped indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners (Pre-K and up) to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles in a fun and exciting way. Teaching with indi encourages open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as learners build custom mazes and solve puzzles. indi offers an unplugged programming experience with an onboard color sensor and interactive color-coded tiles, or students can kick their skills into high gear with simplified block coding options in the free Sphero Edu Jr app. One kit supports 1–2 learners.
PAIR PROGRAMMING WITH 2:1 RATIO: 1 Student Kit supports 1–2 students, emphasizing pair programming and collaborative learning.
SCREENLESS & APP-ENABLED OPTIONS: Students learn programming basics without a screen, while the free Sphero Edu Jr app provides pre-reader-friendly, simplified drag-and-drop blocks to control how indi responds to color tiles.
SELF-GUIDED, EXPLORATORY LEARNING AND PLAY: Provided challenge cards allow indi to be used with minimal adult supervision, making it perfect for self-guided and exploratory learning.
INTUITIVE DESIGN & ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE: The indi Student Kit features intuitive controls and instructions, and offers all-day battery life, allowing learners to enjoy uninterrupted learning.
BUILT FOR THE CLASSROOM: With its durable and waterproof design, Sphero BOLT can withstand even the most imaginative, out-of-the-box ideas that your students can dream up, and can take on any adventure your learners can imagine with its all-day battery life.
HANDS-ON STEAM: Engage your students in hands-on play and STEAM activities while teaching them how to code with Sphero BOLT.
INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND DISCOVER POSSIBILITIES: With Sphero BOLT’s advanced programmable sensors and 8×8 LED matrix, your students can explore the world of coding and robotics with hands-on, creative play, while discovering endless possibilities.
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED: Sphero BOLT is great for teachers and students of all levels, with three ways to program (Draw, Blocks, and Text coding) and lesson plans and resources for introducing and going further with BOLT.
CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING: Sphero BOLT is perfect for cross-curricular learning, combining STEM and the arts to encourage creativity and innovation in your classroom. With access to an extensive library of educational games and activities found in the free Sphero Edu App (compatible with iOS, Android, and Chrome), your students can learn how to code in an engaging and interactive way.
Sphero BOLT Resources
On the Sphero BOLT Resources page, you can find activities, guides, and resources designed to help users of all levels get started with their Sphero Bolt and unlock its full potential.
RVR+ (1 robot) is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot and supports 1-2 learners. It’s drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customization. RVR+ is expandable and made for novice to advanced learners in middle and high school.
Students learn coding skills and computer science basics with activities and programs in the free Sphero Edu app or advanced programmers can level up with the Public Sphero SDK to program with Python and connect third-party hardware.
One RVR+ supports 1–2 learners. Looking for an option for the whole class? Check out the RVR+ Class Pack (12 or 18 robot options).
PAIR PROGRAMMING WITH 2:1 RATIO: 1 RVR+ supports 1–2 learners, emphasizing pair programming and collaborative learning.
GO-ANYWHERE, DO-ANYTHING PROGRAMMABLE ROBOT: Drive RVR+ right out of the box – no assembly or complicated setup required.
ADVANCED SENSORS: Packed with on-board sensors including a color sensor allowing for accuracy in programming RVR+ to see colors in its environment, a light sensor, IR, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
ENHANCED GEARBOX: Enhanced gearbox to improve torque, payload capacity, and durability to take your inventions even further.
PROGRAM IT: Use the free Sphero Edu app for programming RVR+ with blocks or JavaScript. RVR+ can also be programmed using the Sphero Public SDK and API libraries for more advanced hackers and makers, making it the ultimate programming robot for coders of all levels.
EXPANDABLE PLATFORM: RVR+ features a 4-pin UART and an onboard power source, allowing students to connect and run third-party hardware like a Raspberry Pi, BBC micro:bit, or Sphero’s very own littleBits.
SWAPPABLE & RECHARGEABLE BATTERY: Improved rechargeable and swappable battery to keep programs, inventions, and classroom projects running without downtime.
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