What is Sphero?
Sphero is a robot ball with several features that can be controlled through mobile apps, including computer programs that the students build.
The Sphero ecosystem of tools and the Sphero Edu platform gives kids, teachers, and parents of all learning and coding abilities a blank canvas to solve challenges at home, in school, and beyond.
You can use Sphero robots to play games, create programs, or complete challenges. Sphero robots are not limited to STEAM, add them into any classroom curriculum for a fun twist in learning. We offer hundreds of free, standards-aligned activities in the Sphero Edu app and littleBits Classroom.
Sphero is transforming K-12 education with accessible tools that encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance through STEAM and computer science. With the help of educators around the world, we are empowering learners of all backgrounds and abilities to discover their interests and passions while equipping them with the skills they need to be the world’s future Changemakers.
Sphero is an adorable, durable, interactive—you guessed it—sphere. Don’t let its size deceive you! Its functionality is almost boundless. Let’s dig in. Thanks to Sphero’s super-strong, anti-scratch, waterproof shell, it can do a lot!
 Company | Business Name: Sphero, Inc. HQ Location: United States Founded: 2010 |
| Age Range | 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+ |
 Features | Education ProductsEducator ResourcesProfessional DevelopmentFunding ResourcesSphero Computer Science Curriculum |
 Languages | English |
 Accessibility | Robust features |
 Policies |  Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyGDPR |
 Requirements | Desktop - WindowsMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - Android OS Requirements: Windows 10 2004(20H1)+ Windows 11 Additional Requirements: 64-bit 4GB memory Bluetooth 4.0+ Sphero, Inc. Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later. Android devices must meet the following requirements to run the Sphero Play application: Android 5.0 or higher. |
 Set Up | Pairing usually takes less than 30 seconds, but it can take up to 2 minutes. Your Sphero will glow white once it is paired to your iOS device. |
 Training | In PersonLive OnlineDocumentationVideos We have several Professional Development offerings. You can contact our training team via email. No training required. |
 Support | EmailFAQs/Forum24/7 Live Rep Contact us Form is also available. Sphero Customer Advocate will get in touch within 24 business hours (Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm US Mountain Time). |
| Home Learning | Anyone can create the account. No home learning/ parent access required. |
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Sphero PricingPricing Plans One-Off Fee Sphero pricing starts from $50 / one-off With the Sphero Mini, you get a robotic ball for just $50. | |
