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Sphero has three robots ready to teach kids about coding.

With robots appearing in schools worldwide, Sphero is committed to offering STEM experiences to kids across various age groups. The company has programmable robots designed to encourage kids to engage their creativity as they learn how to program hands-on.

Sphero designs robots kids can use to learn coding concepts. | Source: Sphero

The Sphero Indi is made for young learners, and introduces STEAM concepts early. Kids in Pre-K and up can use the included color cards to guide their robotic car, or interact with their robot using the free Sphero Edu Jr mobile app. 

The Sphero Bolt and Sphero Mini are both designed for tech-loving kids ages 8 and up. The Bolt has several features kids can influence, including programmable sensors, a compass, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, an animated LED matrix, and more. The Mini offers kids and parents a more budget-friendly format at $49.99. The Mini has a gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights. Both the Bolt and Mini interact with the free Sphero Edu mobile app, and the Mini can be used as a game controller in the Sphero Play mobile app.

Sphero’s tech offerings are available on Amazon as well as the company’s online store. The company boasts more than 3.5 million users on the Sphero Edu platform and its robots can be found in more than 20,000 educational institutions.


SPHERO INDI KIT

This programmable robot is designed to introduce young kids to coding. Using the free Sphero Edu Jr app, kids can design mazes for Indi to navigate, as the robot reacts differently to each included color card.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $125-150
  • Age:
  • 4MOS+

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SPHERO BOLT CODING ROBOT

This programmable, ball-shaped robot features advanced sensors, an LED matrix, and more. Kids can program the robot with the Sphero Edu app by drawing on their screen, using drag-and-drop coding blocks, or writing JavaScript.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $179
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SPHERO MINI

This miniature robot, about the size of a ping pong ball, features a gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights. The robot can be programmed using the Sphero Edu app and comes in several colors.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $50
  • Age:
  • 8+

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About the author

Bug Hartsock

Bug Hartsock

Bug was a News Writer for The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book. When they aren’t writing or working with small critters, they spend their time reading sci-fi novels, playing tabletop RPGs, or throwing creative projects at the wall. Bug had a mullet once, and is not against having one again. Reach out or find more from them at their website.

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