BOLT+ vs Zumi
Side-by-side comparison of BOLT+ (Sphero) and Zumi (Robolink) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BOLT+United States
- Zumi—
Year First Available
- BOLT+2024
- Zumi2019
Verified Deployments
- BOLT+0 Deployments
- Zumi0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BOLT+$137
- Zumi$180
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BOLT+2 hrs
- Zumi0.7 hrs
Availability Status
- BOLT+ACTIVE
- ZumiACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- BOLT+2 m/s
- Zumi—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $137 | $180 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes BOLT+ and Zumi?
BOLT+ is made by Sphero, based in US. Zumi is made by Robolink.
When were BOLT+ and Zumi launched?
BOLT+ launched in 2024. Zumi launched in 2019.
How much does BOLT+ cost compared to Zumi?
BOLT+ is listed at $137. Zumi is listed at $180.
Are BOLT+ and Zumi in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BOLT+ and Zumi?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
BOLT+ vs Zumi compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.