Manufacturer profile · No. 715

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

SpheroUSA

Models offered6

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Founded2010Company origin · USA

HeadquartersBoulder, Colorado (founding HQ); Greenville, Texas (current headquarters/warehouse, per multiple recent sources), USAPrimary company location

Robotics since10+ yearsFirst robotics work or public program

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Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix) robot models

Every model opens into its own detail page with specifications, applications, strengths and limitations.

6 models

Model 1Education & Training

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

indi

Education Robots

The Sphero indi is a four-wheel self-locomoting educational robot designed primarily for early learners. It teaches programming and computational thinking without requiring a screen: students arrange colored tiles that indi detects with its onboard color sensor, causing programmed movement, light and sound responses as it travels through courses and mazes. More advanced activities use the Sphero Edu Jr app to modify these behaviors with simplified block programming.

Simplified block programming · Current / Actively Marketed — Backordered

Model 2Education & Training

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

Mini

Education Robots

The Sphero Mini is a compact, ping-pong-ball-sized programmable educational robot designed for introductory coding, STEM learning, driving and gaming. Its internal motors provide physical self-locomotion, while its gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders enable movement and sensor-based programming. Users can program Mini using Draw, Blocks or JavaScript through Sphero Edu or manually control it through several driving modes in Sphero Play.

Current / Actively Marketed · Internal rechargeable battery

Model 3Education & Training

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

BOLT

Education Robots

The Sphero BOLT is a programmable spherical educational robot launched in 2018 for STEM, computer-science and robotics education. Its motorized spherical drive provides self-locomotion at speeds up to 4.5 mph, while its accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, motor encoders, ambient-light sensor and collision detection enable students to create sensor-responsive programs through Sphero Edu. It also features an 8 × 8 programmable LED matrix and infrared communication for interaction between multiple BOLT robots.

Legacy / Superseded by BOLT+ · Rechargeable lithium-polymer

Model 4Education & Training

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

BOLT+

Education Robots

The Sphero BOLT+ is a programmable spherical educational mobile robot launched in 2024 for STEM and computer-science learning. Students can program its rolling movement, sensors and 128 × 128-pixel LCD using Draw, Blocks, JavaScript or Python through Sphero Edu. It supports precision distance movement, manual driving during programs, sensor-triggered behaviors, real-time sensor visualization, Qi wireless charging and all-day classroom operation inside a durable waterproof enclosure.

Ambient Light Sensing · Current / Actively Marketed

Model 5Education & Training

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

Mini Soccer

Education Robots

The Sphero Mini Soccer is a soccer-themed version of Sphero's programmable Mini robotic ball, released in 2019. Its internal motors provide self-locomoting spherical movement, while its gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer and motor encoders support driving and coding activities. The Sphero Play app adds a dedicated Kick Drive soccer mode, while Sphero Edu enables users to program the robot for STEM, robotics and introductory coding activities.

Current / Actively Marketed · Internal rechargeable battery

Model 6Education & Training

Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

RVR+

Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)

The Sphero RVR+ is a programmable all-terrain educational robot designed for coding, robotics, and AI development. Featuring onboard sensors, a payload capacity of up to 1 kg, support for Python, JavaScript, and block programming, and compatibility with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and micro:bit, it provides an expandable platform for STEM education and robotics research.

Commercially Available · Rechargeable & swappable Lithium-ion

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Sphero, Inc. (formerly Orbotix)

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RVR+

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