General Information for SPHERO Remote Controlled Toys
Sphero BOLT, Programmable robot, 7 yr(s), Bluetooth, 1.25 mAh, Transparent
BOLT
With a striking LED matrix and advanced sensors, the Sphero BOLT app-enabled robot provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning.
PRISMATIC PERFECTION
Sphero BOLTs eye-catching, programmable 8x8 light matrix opens up an endless array of coding and gaming capabilities. Use advanced sensors to track speed, acceleration, and direction, or drive BOLT without having to aim your robot thanks to the compass. BOLT also features infrared communication, allowing your robot to talk with other BOLTs. Equipped with Bluetooth SMART and a strong scratch-resistant shell, this robots brawn matches its brilliance.
Advanced Sensors
Keep tabs on BOLTs speed and direction with built-in sensors for programming.
LED Matrix
Sphero BOLT was built to shine with 8x8 LED Matrix that animates and displays real-time data.
Infrared Communication
BOLT to BOLT communication enables new games and advanced coding tactics.
Sphero Edu provides a toolset unbounded in
its potential.
Sphero Edu uses app-enabled robots to foster creativity through discovery and play, all while laying the foundation for computer science. Our program goes beyond code with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students imaginations in ways no other education program can. Cross-platform apps are approachable for all skill levels, allowing us to reach as many minds as possible. BOLT
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BOLT, LED, Edu, USB, Mac, Windows, Chrome
Sphero BOLT. Product type: Programmable robot, Recommended age (min): 7 yr(s). Interface type: Bluetooth. Light sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer. Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), Battery capacity: 1.25 mAh. Material: Polycarbonate, Product colour: Transparent
Initial Release Date: 03/11/2018
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Sphero BOLT K002ROW Reviews
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on gadgetexplained.com in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2020
A cool and interesting way to learn how computers perform tasks, Sphero BOLT is a quirky remote controlled roving robot designed to teach you how to code a computer program! While most robots typically use DC motors with gears and a motor con...
Scharon - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 04 May 2019
Sphero Bolt is like tomorrow's toy ball. Instead of being purely focused on catch, this STEM ball is all about teaching code. With a light up RGB LED panel, JavaScript Wiki page and a database of tutorials and projects, you can program the Bolt to do all...
+Multiple easy-to-use apps, Great for learning block-based coding, Good battery life, Tons of free educational videos, tutorials and more,-Most lessons are best for classrooms, not individuals, JavaScript lessons are less intuitive, No built-in speaker or camera, App's color wheel is a little inaccurateSphero Bolt is a simple, fun toy that can teach children block coding with ample tutorials and videos, but its lessons are geared toward classrooms and lack incentives for children playing on their own at home...
Peter - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2019
Think of robots and something like the Sphero Bolt is unlikely to be the first image to spring to mind. You might think of Honda's retired Asimo, Star Wars' C-3PO or, if you're of a certain vintage, Robbie from Lost in Space.You might, if you're really...
As a cool toy with an educational bent there's nothing that quite matches a Sphero and the Bolt is the best of this unique range of robotic educational assistants.It's simple and accessible – I put this in the hands of my ten-year-old son and, thanks to t...
Stephen - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2018
Available for £136.97 from Sphero.comThe Sphero Bolt is programmable rolling bot just like the BB8 we have reviewed recently. On early inspection and if it lives up the BB8 before it it will be packed with features and beloved by all the family but mainly...
Joe - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on stuff.tv in the United Kingdom on 04 October 2018
Raspberry Pi, Kano, Lego Boost… there's no shortage of devices aimed at getting kids into coding. Sphero Bolt is Sphero's latest attempt.Such devices might make you recoil in horror, like the try-hard maths teacher who wanted to make trigonometry relevant...
+Tough enough to take plenty of knocks, Plenty of modes to keep you busy, It teaches you stuff without you realising-Have to reconnect each time your phone goes to sleep, No facial control, Games lack inspirationThe Bolt is great fun, and educational to boot. Driving it can be a bit sluggish, and we hope your skirting boards are up to taking a few knocks. But once you get the hang of it it's pretty intuitive. You have to reconnect to Bolt every time your phone g...
Jon - 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2018
You might know Sphero for its BB-8 and Lightning McQueen connected toys, but the company and its spherical robots also have a serious side. The Sphero Bolt is the latest in a line of programmable Sphero toys designed to teach kids coding. The toys work al...
+Cool rolling robot fun, New display brings new capabilities, Sensors enable even more inventive projects, Accessible and powerful programming tools-Expensive, No built-in sound, You really need two screens to follow the tutorialsA great way to get kids coding...
Gerald - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed on techradar.com in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2018
Sphero made its name with fun, programmable rolling bots, before branching out into licensed products with a partnership with Disney. But it's now once again turning its full attention to the world of education with a new robot, the Sphero Bolt. Paired wi...
+Almost infinitely programmable, Very durable-Lacks the personality of earlier bots, Requires patienceJam packed full of sensors and smart educational features, this is a device that kids, parents and teachers alike are going to love...
Reviewer - 5 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2018
Unless, of course, you’re a big fan of Sphero and its unique, spherical approach to robotics, in which case this new robot will have you spinning in your seat in excitement.The Sphero Bolt is the latest in the company’s line of educational robot toys. It’...
+Easy to use, Robust and water-resistant, Educational possibilities are almost endless-A little priceySphero’s Bolt is brilliant way of teaching kids the fundamentals of programming and it’s now better than ever...
Dominic - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on techadvisor.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2018
Sphero is back with the Bolt, its latest generation robot: part toy, part educational tool, and entirely free of any sort of Disney tie-in. After a string of big releases taking advantage of lucrative properties like Star Wars, Cars, and Spider-Man, S...
The Bolt is the most technically sophisticated Sphero yet. The LED matrix opens up a wealth of more expressive options, while the IR sensor - though in its early stages - has the potential to turn it into a sophisticated multiplayer option.The barrier, as...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 September 2018
Sphero, a Boulder-based robotics company, brought BB-8, R2-D2 and Lightning McQueen to life as amazing personality-filled toys. But as you might guess from its name, the company's original focus was all about remote-control balls: Lots and lots of them...