The littleBits is a Education robot developed by Sphero (United States), launched 2019, priced at $4,790–$7,185 USD.
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5 of 9 signals present
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Not in the Education standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2019. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
Hands-on electronic circuits that allow for quick inventions and instant feedback, perfect for creative STEAM projects.
At a glance
- Built for pick and place
- Used across education
- Programmed through python and visual block
- Sold in Australia and United States
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Blueprint Robotics webinar announced
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Launch year
- 2019
- Price
- $4,790–$7,185 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$12.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- pick and place
- Sub Category
- programmable robot
- Industries Served
- education
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 1
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- false
Controls & integration6
- Api Available
- false
- Ros Compatible
- false
- Setup Time Hours
- 0
- Software Platform
- Sphero Edu
- Training Required
- none
- Programming Interface
- code python,visual block
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Sphero Mini Soccer,Sphero Mini
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Australia,United States
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Company milestones
- 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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In the news
- Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life
EdTech Magazine · Jul 2, 2019
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 $4,790–$7,185 USD.
- When was the littleBits launched?
- The littleBits was launched in 2019.
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