Sphero Bolt
A transparent, tennis ball sized robot with programmable LED matrix. Sphero Bolt is has all the features of a Sphero Sprk+, with improved LED matrix and advanced sensors. Programmable with code blocks in Sphero “Edu” app (features challenges and activities), controllable in Sphero “Play” app. Can be paired with a Sphero RVR via the RVR infrared signal.
14 Bolt robots per set
1 suitcase, 1 Soccer Pitch/Space Mat map, 1 Soccer Pitch/Space Mat activity cards, 1 power cable, 4 instruction cards, 9 maze tape rolls, 15 Sphero Bolts, 15 protractors, 63 activity cards
Drawing shapes with a pen and paper cup (can use with Geoboards)
Maze: Construct a maze for Sphero Bolt to navigate
Games, lessons, and curriculums for math, science, coding, social studies, and art on Sphero website and in Sphero Edu app.
See our Curriculum Guides for more lesson plans
Getting Started with Sphero Bolt Youtube video
Prolonging Sphero battery life: Best practice is to turn off your Sphero in the app when you're finished and leave it off the charger. You can find this setting in the connection screen in the app. To charge, put the Sphero on the charging dock for at least 3 hours, and make sure the Sphero is "level" on the dock. For any questions on this process, reach out to Makerspace staff at the library.
