The Sphero Mini is a Education robot developed by Sphero (United States), launched 2017, priced at $50 USD.
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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!
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Blueprint Robotics webinar announced
Price
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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
Company profile
- Founded
- 2010
Detailed specifications
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
Sensors1
- Sensors
- gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- false
Other21
- Dimensions
- 1.57 x 1.57 x 1.57 inches
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Accessories
- cones and pins
- Applications
- education
- Sub Category
- educational robot
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- false
- Max Speed M S
- 0.9144
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Mini Blue,Mini Green,Mini Red
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Company Country
- US
- Setup Time Hours
- 1
- Industries Served
- education
- Software Platform
- Sphero Edu app, Sphero Play app
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
- Device Compatibility
- Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle
- Programming Interface
- visual_block,code_python
- Additional Information
- The Sphero Mini is a smaller device than the BOLT and is about the size of a golf ball.,The Sphero Mini is controlled via the Sphero Edu and Sphero Play apps.,The Activity Kit includes a number of accessories and activity cards to enhance the robot's functionality.,The Sphero Edu app supports block-based coding and JavaScript coding.,The Sphero Play app includes three built-in games: Exile II, Lightspeed Drifter, and Round Trip.,The Sphero Mini is suitable for ages 5 and above, but is best suited for children aged 8 and above.,The Sphero Mini Activity Kit is available to buy from Amazon.,The Sphero Mini is a hybrid between a fun toy and an educational tool.
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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 Sphero Mini?
- The Sphero Mini is developed by Sphero, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Sphero Mini?
- The Sphero Mini is a Education robot made by Sphero.
- How much does the Sphero Mini cost?
- The Sphero Mini is priced $50 USD.
- When was the Sphero Mini launched?
- The Sphero Mini was launched in 2017.
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