The RVR is a Education robot developed by Sphero (United States), launched 2019, priced at $200 USD.
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Overview
RVR is a fast and nimble mobile robot shaped like an all-terrain tank, designed as a programmable platform for beginners, students, and hobbyists. It features manual driving capabilities and autonomous behavior programming out of the box, with expandable hardware options for customization and enhanced functionality.
Flagship features
- Designed for educational and development use
- Compatible with Arduino, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi
- Features onboard sensors, IMU, and color sensing
- Controllable via Sphero Edu App
- Includes interchangeable cover plate and roll cage
- Equipped with IR sensors and RGB LEDs
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Blueprint Robotics webinar announced
Price
Specifications
Category: Education- Payload
- 0.91 kg
- Speed
- 2 m/s
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Battery
- 2 h
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2019
- Price
- $200 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
Other6
- Max Speed Ms
- 2
- Api Available
- true
- Max Speed M S
- 2
- Company Country
- SG
- Youtube Video Id
- i3goCzr4YA0
- Additional Information
- - Designed for educational and development use - Compatible with Arduino, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi - Features onboard sensors, IMU, and color sensing - Controllable via Sphero Edu App - Includes interchangeable cover plate and roll cage - Equipped with IR sensors and RGB LEDs
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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 RVR?
- The RVR is developed by Sphero, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the RVR?
- The RVR is a Education robot made by Sphero.
- How much does the RVR cost?
- The RVR is priced $200 USD.
- When was the RVR launched?
- The RVR was launched in 2019.
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