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Sphero Edu

Ch 037.7of 26 Robotics Education Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Robot simulatorNo
  4. 4Coding modesblock + text
  5. 5Classroom toolsYes
  6. 6Curriculum libraryYes
  7. 7Supported robotsBOLT+, RVR+, RVR, BOLT, Mini, SPRK+, SPRK, Ollie, Sphero 2.0, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5
  8. 8Learner levelmixed
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: edu.sphero.com, sphero.com
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Overview

Sphero Edu is ranked #3 of 26 in robotics education software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Sphero Edu plans and pricing

All plans
Sphero Edu Free Free app and web access · compatible Sphero robot required for robot programming sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on robotics education software

Free plan
Yesedu.sphero.com
Robot simulator
Noedu.sphero.com
Coding modes
block_and_textedu.sphero.com
Classroom tools
Yesedu.sphero.com
Curriculum library
Yesedu.sphero.com
Supported robots
BOLT+, RVR+, RVR, BOLT, Mini, SPRK+, SPRK, Ollie, Sphero 2.0, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5edu.sphero.com
Learner level
mixededu.sphero.com
Supported platforms
iOS, macOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows, Chrome, Edgeedu.sphero.com

Facts

Purpose
Sphero Edu is a coding app for programming Sphero robots, with lessons and activities for learning.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Programming
Learners can program with Draw, Blocks, or text-based JavaScript or Python, depending on the app version.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Robot control
The app includes a Drive mode and Bluetooth communication with compatible Sphero robots.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Lessons
The app provides access to hundreds of lessons, including standards-aligned activities.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Sharing
Users can create and share programs with the community.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
Google Classroom can sync class rosters to Sphero Central, and the sync is read-only.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy
Users can drive robots, program, and complete lessons without logging in or sharing personal information.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Security
Sphero says user data is password protected, stored in a secure database, and encrypted in transit and at rest.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Child accounts
Users 13 or younger require a parent or educator to set up their account.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Web requirements
The web app uses Web Bluetooth to connect to robots, which the compatibility page lists as supported in Chrome and Edge but not Safari, Firefox, or Opera.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Notable limit
The web app supports BOLT+, BOLT, RVR/RVR+, and Mini; it does not support every robot supported by native apps.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026
Support
Sphero customer support is available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time.help.sphero.com · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2010edu.sphero.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Greenville, Texas, United Statesedu.sphero.com · 28 Sept 2026

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