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Sphero BOLT: App-Enabled Robot Ball with Programmable Sensors + LED Matrix, Infrared & Compass - STEM Educational Toy for Kids - Learn JavaScript, Scratch & Swift
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- MORE THAN JUST A ROBOT: Sphero BOLT is a programmable robot ball that you can drive and code, providing endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning. Advanced yet approachable, you can learn programming, complete hands-on activities, and share your creations with the community. With BOLT, STEAM learning can be easily facilitated at home and guided by parents. Download the BOLT At-Home Learning Guide under product guides and documents.
- ADVANCED SENSORS & LED MATRIX: Packed with plenty of programmable sensors including a compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders, and infrared communications, along with an eye-catching and animated LED matrix, Sphero BOLT is paving the way for the next generation of coders.
- PROGRAM IRIDESCENT EXPERIENCES: BOLT provides endless ways to express inventive ideas and experience the power of programming. Powered by the free Sphero Edu app, you can create and customize games and code BOLT by drawing on your screen, using drag and drop coding blocks, or writing JavaScript.
- BUILT TO LEARN & PLAY: This educational robot features a durable scratch-proof clear plastic shell, inductive charging for 4+ hours of play, and connects via Bluetooth SMART so you can see your commands and creations come to life. Play educational games or create your own through hands-on play and STEAM activities.
- INSPIRING THE CREATORS OF TOMORROW: With our undeniably cool fleet of programmable robots and educational STEAM tools, we're inspiring a new generation of inventors and changemakers through hands-on applied learning of coding, science, music and the arts.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.87 x 2.87 x 2.87 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
ASIN | B07DLM5DL7 |
Item model number | K002ROW |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #41,278 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #54 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | September 23, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Sphero |
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Product Description
Sphero BOLT is an app-enabled robotic ball that provides endless opportunities to have fun while learning. Learn to code with the Sphero Edu app, discover community-created activities or just drive and play. BOLT was built to shine with an animated 8x8 LED matrix that displays real-time data and advanced sensors like its gyroscope, accelerometer, light sensor, compass, and infrared communications. This educational robot features a durable scratch-proof clear plastic shell, inductive charging for 2+ hours of play, and connects via Bluetooth SMART so you can see your commands and creations come to life. Get amped – Sphero BOLT establishes a striking new way to learn and play.
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WARNING: This toy produces flashes that may trigger epilepsy in sensitized individuals
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A Striking Way to Learn and Play
BOLT is Sphero’s most advanced coding robotic ball to date, providing even more ways to express inventive ideas and experience the power of programming. BOLT’s 8x8 LED light matrix allows you to program your robot to display characters, vector graphics, sensor data, or play games on the matrix itself. Sphero BOLT can also 'talk' to other BOLTs using 360° infrared communication. Dive into storytelling with multiple bots, new games, and advanced movements.
With BOLT, STEAM learning can be easily facilitated at home and guided by parents. Packed with plenty of programmable sensors and a colorful LED light matrix, Sphero BOLT is paving the way for the next generation of coders.
Connect to the Sphero Edu app to program BOLT and discover awesome activities. Plus, it’s fun to take for a spin. Simply drive BOLT and play games with the Sphero Play app. BOLT paves the way for iridescent experiences and shocking amounts of fun while learning. Get started learning STEM at home with Sphero BOLT and our how-to resources guide for parents and remote educators.
Tech Specs
- Durable waterproof UV-coated clear plastic shell
- Bluetooth Smart connection (100 foot range)
- Inductive charging (6 hour charge for 4+ hours of play)
- Height: 73mm / Width: 73mm / Weight: 200g
- Compatible with Sphero Edu app for iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows & Chrome
- Compatible with Sphero Play app for iOS & Android
- Compatible with Swift Playgrounds for iOS
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LED MatrixProgram the matrix to display characters and vector graphics, or play games on the matrix itself. We dare you to take your eyes off it. |
Drive & PlayPut BOLT’s advanced sensors to work by driving your bot and playing a variety of games through the Sphero Play app. |
Program 3 WaysUsing the Sphero Edu app, program your BOLT using draw and drive commands, Scratch blocks, or even JavaScript text programming. |
STEM ActivitiesFoster creativity through discovery and play with BOLT and the Sphero Edu app, all while laying the foundation for computer science. |
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Size | About as big as a baseball | About as wide as a sheet of paper and tall as a salt shaker | About as big as a ping pong ball | About as big as a baseball |
Material | Clear, durable, waterproof, scratch-resistant. Shell is sealed and does not open. | Durable | Colorful, interchangeable. Shell opens for changing and charging. | Clear, durable, waterproof, scratch-resistant. Shell is sealed and does not open. |
Sensors | Motor Encoders, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, 8x8 LED Matrix, Light Sensor, Infrared, Compass | Motor Encoders, Full 9-axis IMU, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, IR sensors, RGB Color sensor w/ normalizing LED and focus lens, 10 individually addressable RGB LEDs, High-resolution 20-pole magnetic encoders | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, LED Lights | Motor Encoders, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, LED Lights |
Top Speed | 2 meters per sec (4.5 mph) | 2 meters per sec (4.5 mph) | 1 meter per sec (2.2 mph) | 2 meters per sec (4.5 mph) |
What's in the Box? | Sphero BOLT, Inductive charging base with USB cable | Sphero RVR,1 Cover plate, 1 Roll Cage Shell, 1 Mounting plate for third-party development, 1 USB-A to USB-C Cable, Removable rechargeable high-capacity battery, Battery Key, Quick Start Guide, Color Cards | Sphero Mini, Micro USB charging cord, 3 mini traffic cones, 6 mini bowling pins | Sphero SPRK+, Inductive charging base with USB cable, Maze tape, Protractor with heading, Sticker sheet |
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Customers like the value, programming, and educational value of the toy. They mention that it's worth the price, has a lot of possibilities to program, and is fun to use. They also appreciate ease of use, and appearance. That said, some complain about connectivity issues and opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers find the toy fun, educational, and easy to use. They say it keeps kids entertained and excited. Customers also mention that the robots keep them entertained and stimulate their brain work. They also say the app is fun.
"...The hands-on nature of these robots keeps them entertained and excited for the whole lesson...." Read more
"...It's a great learning tool and it's fun to use" Read more
"...The "play" app is actually a lot of fun...." Read more
"...Stimulates brain work. Challenging but great fun!" Read more
Customers find the Sphero bolt to be an amazing learning tool that teaches great skills and benefits their children's education. They say it's great for challenging their brains and keeping them entertained and excited for the whole lesson. Customers also say it aligns to school standards and is a wonderful resource that stimulates brain work.
"...robot using blocky, which is a great intro to coding and children pick it up very quickly...." Read more
"Sphero bolt is very useful and inspiring. It will be very beneficial for my children's education." Read more
"...I would definitely recommend this product. It's a great learning tool and it's fun to use" Read more
"...She’s even tried it in water and it ran beautifully. Stimulates brain work. Challenging but great fun!" Read more
Customers find the toy vehicle easy to program and control. They say it's great for beginner coders, and they start coding almost immediately. The programming logic is done well, and it has many ways to program. Customers also mention that the block code it primarily uses is simple.
"...The kids program the robot using blocky, which is a great intro to coding and children pick it up very quickly...." Read more
"...The block code it primarily uses is simple. However, she is challenging herself to come up with different programs, and that keeps her busy...." Read more
"...It’s amazing how quickly they learn how to program...." Read more
"...you seem to have to remove the cover to charge it, but it does go on/off pretty easy...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the appearance of the ball. They say it looks cool, impressive, and cute. Some customers also say that the Ed app is well designed and offers a lot of programming capabilities. Overall, customers are happy with the design and functionality of the toy.
"If you think you want this, think twice. It’s cool, it’s somewhat fun. Is it what I thought it was? No chance...." Read more
"...got this for our grandson for Christmas; it turned out to be the coolest little toy. It's driveable with an iPhone and programmable with the iPad...." Read more
"...The LED matrix offers a lot of possibilities. The Edu app is well designed and offers a lot of programming capabilities. Highly recommend." Read more
"This is super cool! Great for learning how to code for teens!" Read more
Customers like the programming of the toy. They say it has a lot of possibilities to program, and can be programmed using JavaScript. They also like that the Edu app is awesome, allowing them to run user created programs or create their own.
"...Since the Bolt can also be programmed using JavaScript, we hope she will be able to continue to learn with this toy, even after the novelty of..." Read more
"...I like the fact that you can program it yourself to do what you want it to do and I can't wait to see what my son does with It" Read more
"...Sphero EDU app to play around with the new LED Matrix that is fully programmable and it allowed me to create emojis and all sorts of fun creations...." Read more
"...The Sphero Edu app is awesome, you can run user created programs or create your own. You are only limited by your own creativity...." Read more
Customers like the value of the non riding toy vehicle. They mention it's worth the price.
"...It's teaching him how to code without him realizing it. Worth the money to get this version as we can see what's going on inside the sphereo,..." Read more
"This is a great product for the price. The LED matrix offers a lot of possibilities...." Read more
"...The new robots are outrageously expensive and not worth the price for the longevity of the robot. Will not purchase a sphero product in the future." Read more
"I was hesitant to drop $150 on this, but it's worth every penny." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the toy. Some mention that it works well for a few minutes and then loses connectivity, while others say that it stopped working properly within a couple of days. The remote works well, but the app can be a little confusing at first.
"...She’s even tried it in water and it ran beautifully. Stimulates brain work. Challenging but great fun!" Read more
"I purchased this product and I was able to use it once before it died and would not recharge...." Read more
"This is a fun little programmable sphere. The remote works well but the app can be a little confusing at first. The tutorials are so so...." Read more
"This seems to be an old stock of these Spheros. The product works fine but the batteries don’t last to long...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the toy vehicle. They mention that it loses connectivity after a few minutes, and it doesn't stay connected through Bluetooth. Some say that it's hard to initially pair and that it doesn’t stay paired with the app.
"...Other than the connecting issues, they are both having a lot of fun with them. They haven't started programming them yet...." Read more
"Bought for my daughter as a Christmas gift. Sometimes it doesn't pair with the app or randomly disconnects which gets annoying...." Read more
"The Bolt would not connect through Bluetooth on four different devices...." Read more
"...Robot worked well for a few minutes but then lost connectivity...." Read more
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HARDWARE REVIEW
BOLT is just as durable as the SPRK+, but it has some upgrades that make it my new go-to for demonstrations. Sphero upgraded the battery life on the BOLT, minimizing worries that the battery might during a longer STEM project. I used it during my 90-minute Wednesday lab, starting with a full charge, and it was still rolling when we lined up for the buses at the end of our lab. The LED matrix is an update on the color-changing SPRK. Now the kids can program in things like text and simple images to give the BOLT some character.
There are also new sensors for things like light, magnetic north, and infrared that I haven’t had time to play around with yet. I do think my kids will have fun with the light sensors; and I look forward to using them to add another layer of complexity for my students who easily master basic blocky programming.
SOFTWARE REVIEW
This robot is compatible with the existing Sphero apps. You won’t have any nasty surprises if you change from an older robot to a BOLT.
As an elementary teacher, the Sphero Edu app is one of my favorites to introduce coding. The kids program the robot using blocky, which is a great intro to coding and children pick it up very quickly. I teach 8 and 9 year olds, so it can be challenging to find a starting point for computer science that is on their level and engaging. The hands-on nature of these robots keeps them entertained and excited for the whole lesson. My kids love to design challenges for one another and I love watching them try to problem solve and work together.
Initially setting it up was a pain and took about half an hour to figure out and a youtube video tutorial. The instructions just weren't clear and it was a bit counterintuitive. When it's in pair mode I think it should display a bluetooth logo on the LED screen or something, because we spent 10 minutes just trying to figure out how to get it into pairing mode to find out it probably already was. It's not like setting up headphones, that's for sure. Anyway I think she used it just once the night she got it for her birthday and hasn't brought it out again since.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020
Hopefully he can have fun with this thing. I like the fact that you can program it yourself to do what you want it to do and I can't wait to see what my son does with It
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amazon replaced it quick and new one is great! they drive it, smash it, program it (made some cool lights programs too). definitely a good intro for robotics (seemed like what a remote control car felt like way back but is now more advanced)...
L'essentiel est d'avoir un endroit assez grand 25m2 minimum avec un sol plat et lisse (pas de carrelage par ex. la moquette fonctionne si elle n'est pas trop épaisse ou moelleuse).