Sphero Programmable Robot

Sphero Bolt robot and power pack

Advantages-

  • Easy to use

  • Compact and portable

Disadvantages-

  • Expensive

  • Battery life

  • Need a device per robot

Who can use it? 

  • Anyone who can draw/block program - All levels - no prerequisite knowledge needed.

What type of teacher support is available?

Are ready to use the lesson plans provided? is there a sequence or curriculum

How much time can/does it take as designed? (year/semester/special projects/more resources than can be useful)

 

What equipment is needed?

  • A device that is either high than IOS 10+ or Android 5.0

  • Everything that is needed is in the kit provided

What is the cost to implement?

  • The Sphero Indi Class Pack- $1,200

  • The Sphero Mini Class Pack- $1,299

  • The Sphero Bolt Power Pack- $2,999

  • The Sphero RVR+ Multi-Pack- $1,670

Is it best used by itself or integrated with other content areas?

  • Either way depends on the creativity of the teacher

The lessons demonstrated at the hands-on playground can be found at :

Indi kit and robot