The RVR+ is a Education robot developed by Sphero (United States), launched 2019, listed at $339 USD (unverified).
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Overview
RVR+ is Sphero's most customizable robot built for middle and high school classrooms where students tackle real-world challenges through code. It features real sensors including color sensor, light sensor, IR, gyroscope, and accelerometer. Students start with block-based coding in the Sphero Edu app and progress to text programming in Python or JavaScript. RVR+ connects with third-party hardware like Raspberry Pi or micro:bit, making it a flexible mobile platform for robotics, engineering, and data-driven experiments across STEM, CTE, and beyond.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Blueprint Robotics webinar announced
Price
purchase
Unverified — no source on record
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Speed
- 2 m/s
- Weight
- 20.6 kg
- Battery
- 2 h
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2019
- Price
- $339 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Other18
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- pick_and_place,floor_cleaning,last_mile_delivery
- Sub Category
- programmable mobile platform
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- false
- Max Speed M S
- 2
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Sphero RVR
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- hybrid
- Youtube Video Id
- i3goCzr4YA0
- Industries Served
- education,consumer
- Software Platform
- Sphero Edu app
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- United States
- Programming Interface
- drag_and_drop,visual_block,code_python,no_code_gui,proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Unique capabilities: built-in force/torque sensor for collaboration and safety,Competitive differentiators: easy deployment, large ecosystem of UR+ peripherals,Known limitations: payload limited to 5 kg, not suitable for heavy lifting,Financing options: lease-to-own available through UR partners,Awards: Red Dot Design Award 2018,Partnerships: Certified system integrators worldwide,Software ecosystem: PolyScope with drag-and-drop programming; ROS driver available
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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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Sphero Session: Coding and Engineering with RVR+
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 listed at $339 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Sphero — contact them for a quote.
- When was the RVR+ launched?
- The RVR+ was launched in 2019.
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