#28 of 72 ranked Education robots (131 listed)
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Overview
Hands-on electronic circuits that allow for quick inventions and instant feedback, perfect for creative STEAM projects.
Key specs
- Built for pick and place
- Used across education
- Programmed through python and visual block
- Sold in Australia and United States
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 1 m/s
- 2019
- US$4,790–7,185
- Active
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$12.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- around 2010
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place
- programmable robot
- education
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 1
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- No
Controls & integration6
- No
- No
- Setup Time Hours
- 0
- Software Platform
- Sphero Edu
- Training Required
- none
- code python,visual block
Buying & support6
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Sphero Mini Soccer,Sphero Mini
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Australia,United States
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- May 2026MilestoneBlueprint Robotics webinar announced
- Apr 2026LaunchBlueprint Robotics announced
- Apr 2026MilestoneBlueprint Robotics preorder availability
- Jul 2025DeploymentContinuation of ROE #21 BOLT+ Workshop
- Jul 2025DeploymentROE #21 BOLT+ Workshop in Marion, IL
- Jun 2024LaunchSphero launches BOLT+
- Apr 2024DeploymentRSU 40 adopts Sphero robots including indi
- Nov 2022LaunchSphero announces RVR+ for middle and high school
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Sphero in the news
the maker3 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the littleBits?
- The littleBits is developed by Sphero, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the littleBits?
- The littleBits is a Education robot made by Sphero.
- How much does the littleBits cost?
- The littleBits is priced at US$4,790–7,185.
- When was the littleBits launched?
- The littleBits was launched in 2019.
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