Sphero BOLT™

Keep the ball rolling with BOLT™

Sphero BOLT™ is an app-enabled robotic ball that provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning. Program with the Sphero Edu app from nearly any mobile or desktop device, discover awesome community-created activities, or just drive and play. BOLT™ was built to shine with a brilliant 8×8 LED Matrix that animates and displays real-time data. Create and customize games and learn to code by drawing on your screen, using Scratch^™ blocks, or writing JavaScript text programs.

Use advanced sensors to keep tabs on BOLT’s speed, acceleration, and direction, or orient and drive BOLT™ with the built-in compass. BOLT also features infrared communication, allowing your robot to “communicate” with other BOLT's, enabling brand new games and advanced coding tactics. Equipped with Bluetooth SMART and a durable, waterproof shell, Sphero BOLT™ establishes a striking new way to learn and play.

What's in the box?

• Sphero BOLT™ robot ball 
• Inductive charging base with USB charging cable 
• 360-degree protractor with heading, directions, and clock  
• Sphero sticker sheet
• Quick start guide

Sphero Edu™ App & Play™ App

Play educational games, create your own and learn how to code through hands-on play and STEAM activities. BOLT™ is compatible with both Sphero Edu™ App & Play™ App. Open up the Sphero Edu™ App to drive BOLT™ all over and when you’re ready to start coding, the Sphero Edu™ App makes it simple and intuitive: start out with Draw & Drive then dive into Scratch Blocks. Code with JavaScript, expand with 3rd party hardware, or go even further with our public SDK library.  Click here to download the app.

Activities for the Classroom and Living Room

Designed to introduce young learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning. So many app-enabled coding options! Click here to view BOLT™ activities.

Professional Development & Educator Resources

• On-site workshops, virtual-trainings and self-guided courses. Click here to learn more about Sphero's professional development course.
• Our free teacher resources are designed to enrich your classroom experiences. Click here to read your FREE educator guides.