BOLT Coding Robot vs M.V.P.
Side-by-side comparison of BOLT Coding Robot (Sphero) and M.V.P. (Lego) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BOLT Coding RobotUnited States
- M.V.P.—
Year First Available
- BOLT Coding Robot2024
- M.V.P.2018
Verified Deployments
- BOLT Coding Robot0 Deployments
- M.V.P.0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BOLT Coding Robot$179 USD
- M.V.P.$360 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BOLT Coding Robot2 hrs
- M.V.P.8 hrs
Availability Status
- BOLT Coding RobotACTIVE
- M.V.P.ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- BOLT Coding Robot—
- M.V.P.600 kg
Reach
- BOLT Coding Robot—
- M.V.P.850 mm
Max Speed
- BOLT Coding Robot2 m/s
- M.V.P.1 m/s
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $179 USD | $360 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 600 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes BOLT Coding Robot and M.V.P.?
BOLT Coding Robot is made by Sphero, based in US. M.V.P. is made by Lego.
When were BOLT Coding Robot and M.V.P. launched?
BOLT Coding Robot launched in 2024. M.V.P. launched in 2018.
How much does BOLT Coding Robot cost compared to M.V.P.?
BOLT Coding Robot is listed at $179. M.V.P. is listed at $360.
How do BOLT Coding Robot and M.V.P. compare on the Robo Index?
BOLT Coding Robot scores 73/100. M.V.P. scores 85/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BOLT Coding Robot and M.V.P. 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 Coding Robot and M.V.P.?
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 Coding Robot vs M.V.P. 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 Robo Index is calculated.