The Mini is a Education robot developed by Sphero (United States), launched 2017, listed at $50 USD (unverified).
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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 2017. 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
Discover a fun and imaginative way to learn programming with Sphero Mini! This compact robot, measuring about the same size as a ping pong ball, is perfect for beginners, offering intuitive coding and a range of features that make it a fun and engaging tool for exploring the world of STEAM. Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this educational coding robot is more than a robot toy. And with an interchangeable shell, Sphero Mini can be customized to suit your mood!
At a glance
- Built for education
- Used across education
- Programmed through visual block and python
- Public API for integration
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
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Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 0.05 kg
- Battery
- 1 h
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- $50 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$12.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- education
- Sub Category
- educational robot
- Industries Served
- education
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 0.9144
Sensing & perception2
- Imu Present
- Yes
- Sensor Suite
- gyroscope,accelerometer
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- No
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
Controls & integration7
- Api Available
- Yes
- Ros Compatible
- No
- Setup Time Hours
- 1
- Software Platform
- Sphero Edu app, Sphero Play app
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Connectivity Options
- bluetooth
- Programming Interface
- visual block,code python
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Mini Blue,Mini Green,Mini Red
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Other details4
- Sensors
- gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders
- Dimensions
- 1.57 x 1.57 x 1.57 inches
- Accessories
- cones and pins
- Device Compatibility
- Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle
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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 in the news
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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 $50 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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