Sphero Bolt
Sphero Bolt
Product code: HP00050510
Product Description
The Sphero BOLT is an innovative, app-enabled robotic ball designed to inspire creativity and engagement in pupils through coding and play. Its programmable 8x8 LED Matrix allows students to animate visuals and display real-time data, making abstract programming concepts tangible and appealing.
Compatible with the Sphero Edu app, accessible on nearly any mobile or desktop device, the BOLT encourages students from Key Stage 2 upwards to explore coding using multiple approaches: drawing, Scratch blocks, and JavaScript. This flexibility supports learners at different skill levels, from beginners to more advanced programmers.
With built-in sensors including Infrared, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer and Motor Encoders, pupils can experiment with a variety of hands-on activities, deepening their understanding of computing, robotics, and data collection.
Besides coding, the BOLT is great fun to drive and play with using the Sphero Play app, making it an excellent resource to engage children practically while developing computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Engaging and Versatile Robotics: The Sphero BOLT is a highly interactive, app-enabled robotic ball that inspires creativity and fun, making coding accessible and enjoyable for students.
- Advanced Programmability: Features an 8x8 LED matrix that can display animations and real-time data, enhancing visual learning and student engagement.
- Flexible Coding Options: Supports multiple programming languages—from intuitive drawing and Scratch blocks to more advanced JavaScript—catering to varying skill levels within Key Stage 2.
- Comprehensive Sensor Suite: Equipped with infrared, compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders, allowing for rich, hands-on STEM exploration and real-world data collection.
- Cross-Platform Accessibility: Operates via the Sphero Edu app available on nearly any mobile or desktop device, ensuring easy integration into existing school technology ecosystems.
- Collaborative Learning Opportunities: Enables students to share their coding creations within the global Sphero community, fostering collaboration and peer learning.
- Dual Modes of Engagement: Use the Sphero Play app to drive the robot and play interactive games, providing a balance between structured learning and free play.
- Develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills by designing and debugging code using block-based and JavaScript programming.
- Understand fundamental programming concepts such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, and variables through hands-on activities.
- Explore real-world applications of sensors and robotics by interpreting data from infrared, compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and motor encoders.
- Enhance creativity and innovation by programming the LED matrix to create animations and dynamic feedback.
- Foster collaboration and communication skills through sharing projects and collaborating within the Sphero Edu community.
- Build confidence in STEM and coding subjects aligned with Key Stage 2 computing curriculum objectives.
- Start with the Sphero Edu app’s guided activities to gradually introduce coding concepts and build student confidence.
- Encourage experimentation by letting students personalise their robot's LED matrix animations to promote creativity.
- Utilise the variety of sensors for real-world data collection and problem-based learning projects that engage critical thinking.
- Integrate group projects where students collaborate to design and share their programming challenges and solutions.
- Use the Sphero Play app as a reward or interactive break to maintain student engagement and motivation.
- Ensure devices used are fully charged and compatible with the Sphero Edu app to avoid technical disruptions.
- Plan lessons to accommodate classroom management, including time for troubleshooting and sharing within the Sphero community.
Further Information
- Age Recommended from
- 8 Years
- Age Suitable from
- 8 Years
- Brand
- spheroSphero
- Colour
- Multi
- Key Stage
- 2Key Stage 2Key Stage 3
- Pack size
- each
- Product Type
- Robot
Documents
The Sphero BOLT is an innovative, app-enabled robotic ball designed to inspire creativity and engagement in pupils through coding and play. Its programmable 8x8 LED Matrix allows students to animate visuals and display real-time data, making abstract programming concepts tangible and appealing.
Compatible with the Sphero Edu app, accessible on nearly any mobile or desktop device, the BOLT encourages students from Key Stage 2 upwards to explore coding using multiple approaches: drawing, Scratch blocks, and JavaScript. This flexibility supports learners at different skill levels, from beginners to more advanced programmers.
With built-in sensors including Infrared, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer and Motor Encoders, pupils can experiment with a variety of hands-on activities, deepening their understanding of computing, robotics, and data collection.
Besides coding, the BOLT is great fun to drive and play with using the Sphero Play app, making it an excellent resource to engage children practically while developing computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Engaging and Versatile Robotics: The Sphero BOLT is a highly interactive, app-enabled robotic ball that inspires creativity and fun, making coding accessible and enjoyable for students.
- Advanced Programmability: Features an 8x8 LED matrix that can display animations and real-time data, enhancing visual learning and student engagement.
- Flexible Coding Options: Supports multiple programming languages—from intuitive drawing and Scratch blocks to more advanced JavaScript—catering to varying skill levels within Key Stage 2.
- Comprehensive Sensor Suite: Equipped with infrared, compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders, allowing for rich, hands-on STEM exploration and real-world data collection.
- Cross-Platform Accessibility: Operates via the Sphero Edu app available on nearly any mobile or desktop device, ensuring easy integration into existing school technology ecosystems.
- Collaborative Learning Opportunities: Enables students to share their coding creations within the global Sphero community, fostering collaboration and peer learning.
- Dual Modes of Engagement: Use the Sphero Play app to drive the robot and play interactive games, providing a balance between structured learning and free play.
- Develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills by designing and debugging code using block-based and JavaScript programming.
- Understand fundamental programming concepts such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, and variables through hands-on activities.
- Explore real-world applications of sensors and robotics by interpreting data from infrared, compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and motor encoders.
- Enhance creativity and innovation by programming the LED matrix to create animations and dynamic feedback.
- Foster collaboration and communication skills through sharing projects and collaborating within the Sphero Edu community.
- Build confidence in STEM and coding subjects aligned with Key Stage 2 computing curriculum objectives.
- Start with the Sphero Edu app’s guided activities to gradually introduce coding concepts and build student confidence.
- Encourage experimentation by letting students personalise their robot's LED matrix animations to promote creativity.
- Utilise the variety of sensors for real-world data collection and problem-based learning projects that engage critical thinking.
- Integrate group projects where students collaborate to design and share their programming challenges and solutions.
- Use the Sphero Play app as a reward or interactive break to maintain student engagement and motivation.
- Ensure devices used are fully charged and compatible with the Sphero Edu app to avoid technical disruptions.
- Plan lessons to accommodate classroom management, including time for troubleshooting and sharing within the Sphero community.
Further Information
- Age Recommended from
- 8 Years
- Age Suitable from
- 8 Years
- Brand
- spheroSphero
- Colour
- Multi
- Key Stage
- 2Key Stage 2Key Stage 3
- Pack size
- each
- Product Type
- Robot
