The Mini is a Education robot developed by Sphero (United States), launched 2017, listed at $130 USD (unverified).
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Overview
Programming for beginners with a focus on coding, driving, and experimentation in a compact and tabletop-friendly design.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Blueprint Robotics webinar announced
Price
purchase
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Payload
- 20 kg
- Reach
- 1,700 mm
- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Battery
- 1 h
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- $130 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 6
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.1
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 3
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE
Other23
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- pick_and_place
- Sub Category
- programmable robotic ball
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Max Speed M S
- 1
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- true
- Model Variants
- Sphero 2.0
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 1
- Deployment Notes
- Not a B2B industrial robot; used in education and home settings.
- Youtube Video Id
- xs8AgIfRWHY
- Compatible Vision
- TM Landmark,TM Palletizing Vision,TM AI+ Vision,integrated smart camera
- Industries Served
- education
- Software Platform
- Sphero Edu, Sphero Play
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq,OnRobot,Schunk,Zimmer
- Countries Available
- UK,USA,Ireland
- Programming Interface
- visual_block,code_python
- Additional Information
- Built with safety in mind, meeting UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM standards,Perfect Prints First Time: Quality-checked and pre-tested print materials,Safe for the Home: Biodegradable and DEHP-free PLA print material,Access to free STEM curriculum and 5000+ 3D designs from XYZ 3D Gallery,For the 3D PRINTING AND DIGITAL ART course, visit Ep-Tec Academy website
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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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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Mini?
- The Mini is developed by Sphero, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Mini?
- The Mini is a Education robot made by Sphero.
- How much does the Mini cost?
- The Mini is listed at $130 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Sphero — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Mini launched?
- The Mini was launched in 2017.
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