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?

• https://sphero.com/pages/educator-resources

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

• https://edu.sphero.com/cwists/category

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 :

• Sphero Bolt Lesson- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vY92P8v89NZUpegGl6l7CtxqvzieulhPVX1t_aKGD5Y/edit?usp=sharing

• Indi Lesson - Indi - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RINSng22UplDivHscTs1_ysLcx_TlAeeqeoXoUN10yE/edit?usp=sharing

Indi kit and robot