Sphero BOLT
Programmable robotic ball with LED matrix, IR communication, and JavaScript/Scratch coding.
Sphero SPRK+
Our Verdict: The transparent shell is brilliant for education. The SPRK curriculum makes it the easiest Sphero to adopt in classrooms.
The Sphero SPRK+ is the classroom edition of Sphero’s programmable ball, featuring a transparent polycarbonate shell that lets students see the internal components. This design choice makes it a teaching tool for electronics and engineering as well as coding.
The SPRK Lightning Lab app provides hundreds of curriculum-aligned activities through the Sphero Edu platform, supporting Scratch-based blocks, JavaScript, and Swift Playgrounds. Classroom management tools help teachers monitor student progress.
Classroom STEM programs
Electronics learning
Group coding activities
STEM competitions
Specifications
| Programming | Scratch, JavaScript, Swift |
|---|---|
| Shell | Transparent polycarbonate |
| Battery Life | 60 minutes |
| Speed | 4.5 mph |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Curriculum | SPRK Lightning Lab activities |
Pros & Cons
A quick summary of where this model performs well and where it falls short.
Pros
- Transparent shell shows internals
- SPRK classroom curriculum
- Teacher management tools
- Durable and waterproof
- Multi-language coding
Cons
- Shorter battery than BOLT
- No LED matrix like BOLT
- Ball form limits some activities
- Rolling on carpets is difficult
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