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Sphero Edu

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Spec score 7.8 #15 of 26 in Robotics Education Software

What it is

Sphero Edu is a coding app for programming Sphero robots, with lessons and activities for learners. Depending on the app version, learners can use Draw, Blocks, JavaScript, or Python; a Drive mode connects to compatible robots over Bluetooth. The app includes hundreds of lessons, including standards-aligned activities. Educators can manage classes and assign work, and users can create programs to share with the community. Sphero Edu is free, with app and web access; robot programming requires a compatible Sphero robot. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. Web robot connections use Web Bluetooth, which is listed as supported in Chrome and Edge, but not Safari, Firefox, or Opera. The web app supports BOLT+, BOLT, RVR/RVR+, and Mini, rather than every robot supported by native apps. Users can drive, program, and complete lessons without logging in or sharing personal information. Google Classroom roster syncing is read-only.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Sphero Edu is a coding app for programming Sphero robots, with lessons and activities for learning.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sphero.com
Integrations
Clever can sync teacher and student accounts and class rosters; changes in Sphero Central do not update Clever.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com
Security
Sphero says user data is password protected, stored in a secure database, and encrypted in transit and at rest.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com
Privacy
Users can drive robots, program, and complete lessons without logging in or sharing personal information.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com
Support
Sphero customer support is available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com
Headquarters
Greenville, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · edu.sphero.com
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · edu.sphero.com
Child accounts
Users 13 or younger require a parent or educator to set up their account.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com
Classroom tools
Educators can manage classes and assign lessons and activities.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sphero.com
Lessons
The app provides access to hundreds of lessons, including standards-aligned activities.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sphero.com
Notable limit
The web app supports BOLT+, BOLT, RVR/RVR+, and Mini; it does not support every robot supported by native apps.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com
Programming
Learners can program with Draw, Blocks, or text-based JavaScript or Python, depending on the app version.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sphero.com
Robot control
The app includes a Drive mode and Bluetooth communication with compatible Sphero robots.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sphero.com
Sharing
Users can create and share programs with the community.Read 2 Oct 2026 · sphero.com
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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · help.sphero.com

Plans and prices

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

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free app and web access.
  • Offers Draw, Blocks, JavaScript, and Python.
  • Hundreds of lessons, including standards-aligned activities.
  • Users can create and share programs.
  • Lessons and programming can be used without login.

Limits

  • Robot programming requires a compatible Sphero robot.
  • Web robot connections are limited to Chrome and Edge.
  • Web supports fewer robot models than native apps.
  • Google Classroom roster sync is read-only.

Who it suits

Sphero Edu suits learners programming compatible Sphero robots and educators assigning coding lessons. It also fits users who want to try lessons or programming without logging in.

Verdict

Sphero Edu combines several coding modes with lessons and classroom tools at no cost. Check the web browser and robot compatibility limits if you plan to connect a robot online.

Where Specifiction places it

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