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Sphero indi At-Home Learning Kit
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Typical price $100+ View on Amazon
Sphero BOLT+ Coding Robot
A sensor-packed robot ball with a screen kids can program.
Best for kids who are ready to code a robot in Python or JavaScript.
$199Sphero list price
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At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 8+
- Price
- $199 list price
- Screen needed
- iOS/Android tablet or computer
- Batteries
- Rechargeable, Qi wireless charging
- Adult help
- Varies
- Play style
- Solo or together
- What it is
- Rolling robot with built-in LCD screen and sensors
- Great for
- Holiday, Birthday, Classroom
BOLT+ is Sphero's advanced rolling robot, with a built-in animated LCD screen and sensors kids can read in their programs. Coders can start with drawing and blocks, then write real Python or JavaScript to make it navigate, react and display custom graphics.
Why we picked it
- 01Supports Draw, Blocks, Python and JavaScript in one app
- 02Built-in screen lets kids show messages and animations from their code
- 03Waterproof, durable shell with Qi wireless charging
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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