Sphero creates app-enabled coding robots, STEM kits, and educational tools designed to teach computer science and robotics to children and students of all ages.
Sphero is a pioneering robotics company that specializes in app-enabled coding robots, STEM kits, and educational tools. Originally known as Orbotix, the company designs innovative products like the Sphero BOLT, SPRK+, and Mini, which are widely used both at home and in classrooms to teach programming, computational thinking, and engineering principles. Their ecosystem includes intuitive visual programming apps like Sphero Edu, allowing users of all skill levels to drag-and-drop code blocks or write JavaScript to bring their robots to life.
Beyond entertainment, Sphero focuses heavily on education, providing comprehensive lesson plans and resources for teachers. Their mission to inspire the creators of tomorrow is reflected in their durable, versatile product line that makes learning AI literacy, computer science, and robotics a fun, interactive, and highly engaging experience.
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For the BOLT, place it on its inductive charging cradle and plug the USB cable into a power source. For the Mini, pop open the outer shell and plug the micro-USB cable directly into the robot.
Download the Sphero Edu or Sphero Play app, ensure your device's Bluetooth is on, select your robot type in the app, and place your device near the robot to connect.
Sphero products generally come with a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
Sphero robots are designed for a wide range of ages; however, models like the BOLT and Mini are generally recommended for ages 8 and up due to potential choking hazards from small parts.