Sphero Coding Robots & Kits
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Sphero Coding Robots & Kits provides programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform PK-12 STEM learning, AI literacy and CTE.
Target Customer
K-12 schools, districts, educators, and STEM programs seeking hands-on robotics and coding education.
Key Differentiator
Broad product lineup across age ranges (indi, Mini, BOLT+, RVR+, Blueprint, Snap) including screenless indi for early learners, plus classroom resources, educator support, and competitive challenges (Sphero Global Challenge) that integrate across core subjects.
Implementation Timeline
Onboarding and value realization can occur via participating in the Sphero Global Challenge (steps include assembling a team and choosing a mission with remote or live options). Registration details for Season 6 indicate ongoing program timelines (e.g., registration closes Feb 2, 2026).
Pain Points
- 1Low student engagement in STEM and CS learning.
- 2Difficulty scaling robotics and coding education across different grade levels.
- 3Need for teacher professional development and ongoing support for robotics programs.
Key Features
- 1Programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools for PK-12.
- 2Extensive product lineup: indi, Mini, BOLT+, RVR+, Blueprint, Snap, Blueprint Engineering, littleBits.
- 3Sphero Central, educator resources, and professional development.
- 4Screenless indi for early learners; cross-subject, cross-grade applicability.
- 5Sphero Global Challenge for hands-on competition and real-world problem solving.
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Increased student engagement and passion for learning through hands-on robotics (district testimonials).
- 2District-wide adoption of Sphero robotics across elementary and secondary levels.
- 3Students exhibit continued interest in robotics from elementary through middle school.
- 4High-quality professional development and ongoing support for teachers.
Competitive Advantages
- 1One of the broadest robot kits for K-12 with age-appropriate options (screenless indi for early learners).
- 2Evidence of wide district adoption and positive educator testimonials.
- 3Ongoing educator development and post-PD support (per New Mexico Space Grant).
- 4Competitive recognition and motivation through the Global Challenge.
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Cobb County Schools Case Study
Using Sphero robots across K-12 classrooms revolutionized STEM and computer science education; intuitive design and hands-on robots captivated students and ignited a passion for learning.
Pueblo School District Case Study
District-wide adoption with indis, BOLTs, and RVR+s across elementary and secondary levels; multi-disciplinary activities embedded in the curriculum and used at district and school events.
San Juan Capistrano Case Study
Sphero made robotics and coding accessible to all students; elementary excitement in robotics lab encouraged continued learning into middle school.
Deer Valley Unified School District Case Study
From indi in kindergarten to BOLT+ in 4th grade and RVR+ with littleBits in middle school; high engagement and easy integration across core subjects.
Appoquinimink School District Case Study
Older students enjoy BOLT+; younger students enjoy indi; activities support pattern recognition, debugging, and collaborative learning.
New Mexico Space Grant Case Study
Professional development and teacher training support; Sphero offerings extend to multiple content areas with ongoing support.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform how kids learn, create, and invent through coding, science, music, and the arts; supports AI literacy and PK-12 STEM education.
Target Market
PK-12 schools, districts, educators, and STEM programs seeking hands-on robotics and coding education.
Unique Value Proposition
Hands-on, cross-curricular robotics platform that scales from early learners to high school, with a broad product lineup, classroom resources, educator support, and competitive challenges that drive AI literacy, STEM and CS outcomes.
Technical Requirements
Hardware kits (indi, Mini, BOLT+, RVR+, Blueprint, Snap, littleBits) and software/Sphero Central; includes screenless indi for early learners; Sphero SDK available.
Pricing Model
Not disclosed
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