Sphero Edu
Go Beyond Code.
Overview
The Sphero Edu app is the hub for programming Sphero's educational robots, including the BOLT, RVR, and indi. The platform is designed to be accessible for all skill levels, allowing users to program their robots in three different ways: drawing paths, using a Scratch-like block-based interface, or writing text-based JavaScript. Sphero Edu provides a wealth of activities, lesson plans, and a community for sharing creations, making it a versatile tool for teaching coding and STEAM concepts.
✨ Key Features
- Program physical robots
- Three programming modes: Draw, Blocks, and JavaScript
- Works with multiple Sphero robots (BOLT, RVR, indi, etc.)
- Library of activities and lesson plans
- Sensor data visualization (location, accelerometer, gyroscope)
- Cross-platform app
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unique and engaging spherical robot form factor
- Three-tiered programming approach (Draw, Block, Text) caters to a very wide age range
- Advanced sensors and programmable LED matrix on robots like BOLT
- Strong focus on creativity and art (e.g., light painting with code)
Unique Value: Sphero Edu brings code to life with programmable robots, offering a uniquely engaging and multi-leveled approach that scales from drawing paths to writing complex JavaScript.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used in thousands of schools to make coding tangible and exciting.
- The progression from Draw to Blocks to JavaScript effectively scaffolds learning for a wide range of ages.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who do not own a Sphero robot
- Web or mobile app development
- Learning languages other than JavaScript
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike LEGO, Sphero robots are pre-built, allowing users to get straight to the coding. Compared to virtual robotics platforms like VEXcode VR, Sphero provides a tangible, real-world experience of how code interacts with a physical object.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Sphero Edu app is free, but requires the purchase of Sphero hardware.
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