Sphero
Sphero delivers hands-on, immersive learning experiences that are entertaining and educational for K–12 students and teachers.
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Fun & Interactive
Sphero helps kids learn fundamental STEM concepts and coding through hands-on, play-based learning.
Multiple Coding Languages
Sphero is perfect for all ages as it can be coded using multiple coding languages which vary in difficulty from beginner to professional.
Well Resourced
Free resources, activities and guides are available to take your STEAM and computer science lessons to the next level.
Sphero began the connected play revolution in 2010 by creating something unlike anything - and they never stopped. They fuse robotic and digital technology into immersive entertainment experiences that ignite imagination and defy expectation. Optimised by data and powered by fun, these ever-evolving experiences are changing the way the world thinks about play.
Fun & Interactive
Sphero helps kids learn fundamental STEM concepts and coding through hands-on, play-based learning.
Multiple Coding Languages
Sphero is perfect for all ages as it can be coded using multiple coding languages which vary in difficulty from beginner to professional.
Well Resourced
Free resources, activities and guides are available to take your STEAM and computer science lessons to the next level.
Sphero Through the Ages
Sphero EDU App
Sphero Edu provides a toolset that is unbounded in its potential. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can.
The Sphero EDU app makes it easy to get started. From Draw & Drive to learning real JavaScript, introductory activities will get you rolling in no time. Join the growing community and share your creations to inspire and be inspired.
Sphero is transforming PK–12 education with accessible tools that encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance through STEAM and computer science. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can.
The Sphero EDU app makes it easy to get started. From Draw & Drive to learning real JavaScript & Python, introductory activities will get you rolling in no time. Join the growing community and share your creations to inspire and be inspired.
DRAW
Beginners can draw paths that represent code for their robot to follow.
BLOCKS
Intermediate coders can utilize the Scratch block-based programming interface.
TEXT
Pros can use JavaScript & Python to write text programs like a boss.
Sphero EDU App
Sphero Edu provides a toolset that is unbounded in its potential. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can.
The Sphero EDU app makes it easy to get started. From Draw & Drive to learning real JavaScript, introductory activities will get you rolling in no time. Join the growing community and share your creations to inspire and be inspired.
DRAW
Beginners can draw paths that represent code for their robot to follow.
BLOCKS
Intermediate coders can utilise the Scratch block-based programming interface.
TEXT
Pros can use JavaScript & Python to write text programs like a boss.
Sphero Edu provides a toolset that is unbounded in its potential. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can.
The Sphero EDU app makes it easy to get started. From Draw & Drive to learning real JavaScript, introductory activities will get you rolling in no time. Join the growing community and share your creations to inspire and be inspired.
Sphero is transforming PK–12 education with accessible tools that encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance through STEAM and computer science. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can.
The Sphero EDU App makes it easy to get started. From Draw & Drive to learning real JavaScript & Python, introductory activities will get you rolling in no time. Join the growing community and share your creations to inspire and be inspired.
Sphero Central
One-stop-hub for Educators
Sphero Central is the new content platform where educators can access all Sphero-related educational materials in one place — lessons, curricular resources, guides, class-management tools, and more. It was created to consolidate scattered resources (robot tutorials, STEM kit lessons, etc.) into a streamlined, educator-friendly interface.
Whether you're brand new to Sphero or have used robots or engineering kits in your classroom before, Sphero Central is built to support varying levels of familiarity.
Sphero Product Comparison
| Product Name | Product Image | Overview | Ways to Code | Options |
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Sphero Indi |
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Introduce young learners to computer science principles with screenless and app-enabled coding options! |
Screenless Coding Concepts: Students discover how to program indi through colour. Sphero Edu Jr App: Kids learn block coding concepts by changing how indi reacts to different
colour cards. |
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Sphero Mini |
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Mini is a beginner-friendly bot great for driving, gaming, and teaching the basics of coding and computer science. |
Sphero Edu: Code using Draw, Blocks, or JavaScript. Access 1000s of activities and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle. Sphero Edu Web app is also available. Sphero Play: Kids use Block Drive for an intro to programming with colourful blocks. iOS, Android, Kindle. Recommended for using at home. |
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Sphero BOLT+ |
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New and improved with a vibrant LCD screen, and 650+ graphics and animations. Perfect for incorporating coding skills into math, science, and language arts lessons. |
Sphero Edu: Code using Draw, Blocks, or JavaScript. Access 1000s of activities and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle. Sphero Edu Web app is also available. Sphero Play: Kids use Block Drive for an intro to programming with colourful blocks. iOS, Android, Kindle. Recommended for using at home. |
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Sphero RVR+ |
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RVR+ is highly customizable with 3rd-party hardware compatibility and can go anywhere with its all-terrain treads! |
Sphero Edu: Code using Draw, Blocks, or JavaScript. Access 1000s of activities and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle. Sphero Edu Web app is also available. Sphero SDK: Hack RVR and 3rd-party hardware with our extensive Software Development Kit (SDK). |
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Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit |
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This kit simplifies foundational engineering and robotics principles as they design, construct, and activate functional prototypes. Take engineering to new heights with power, sensors, and motors - no coding required! |
No coding required! |
