Sphero BOLT+

Electrify learning at school or home with BOLT+, the next evolution of our most popular coding robot.

Sphero BOLT+ is a round programmable robot that delivers best-in-class, hands-on classroom learning experiences and supports beginner to advanced coders. Featuring a suite of programmable sensors and motors, a vivid LCD screen, and endless hands-on learning opportunities. BOLT+ allows for more coding, more experiential learning opportunities, and more FUN! One BOLT+ supports up to 2 learners and promotes pair programming and collaborative learning.
 

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages computational thinking and problem-solving.
• Provides hands-on STEAM learning opportunities.
• Supports multiple coding methods: Draw, Blocks, and Text (JavaScript).
• Fosters collaboration with a 2:1 student-to-robot ratio.
• Promotes cross-curricular learning across STEM subjects.

Classroom Integration Ideas:

• Use in maths lessons for distance and speed calculations.
• Implement storytelling projects with animated displays.
• Conduct science experiments using ambient light and colour sensors.
• Engage students in creative art projects by programming LED patterns.
• Design obstacle courses to practice movement and navigation coding.

Features:
•    Engineered for fun!
•    Vivid LCD Screen
•    Long battery life for all-day use
•    Exclusive BOLT+ Programming blocks (Roll to distance, 650+ Image/animations, Display Sensor Data Block, Display Text Block, Manual Drive – while programming, On ambient light event block, on software button event blocks, on distance event block)
•    Improved Power Management (Automatic turn-off, ‘shake to wake’, ‘Qi wireless charging)
•    Hands-on STEAM learning
•    Caters for beginners to advanced learners via 3 programming methods: Draw, Block and Text
•    Cross-curricular  
•    Clear, Durable, Waterproof Scratch-resistant
•    Shell is sealed and does not open
•    Compatible and programmable with the Sphero Edu app
•    Designed for up to 2 Students (2:1 student-to-robot ratio)

Tech Specs:
•    128x128 Pixel LCD Display
•    6 Programmable LED
•    Infrared communication
•    Colour sensor
•    Ambient Light sensor
•    Accelerometer
•    Gyroscope
•    Bluetooth communication

Sphero Central 

• Find BOLT+ resources, lessons and guides and more at Sphero Central, Sphero’s new content platform designed to help educators streamline their classroom experience and maximize the value of their Sphero tools–all in one place. 
• Sphero Now supports Python! Click here to view the lesson Collection.
• Check out the information sheet here for tips on getting started with the Sphero Programming wiki!

What’s in the box:
•    1 x Sphero BOLT+
•    1 x Inductive Charging Cradle with USB Cable
•    1 x Protractor with heading, directions, and clock
•    1 x Sticker sheet
•    1 x Quick Start Guide

Device Compatibility:
•    Sphero Edu App (For School): Students code using Draw, Blocks, or Javascript. Access 1000s of activities and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle.