Sphero Edu
Sphero Edu lets you learn programming by controlling a compatible Sphero robot, with drawing, block-based coding, and text programming for learners, parents, and educators.
by Sphero, Inc.
What you get
You turn coding lessons into actions your robot carries out.
With Sphero Edu, you can see your programming choices play out on a compatible Sphero robot. You can begin by drawing a route for your robot to follow, move on to Scratch blocks to practice logic, then write JavaScript or Python as your skills grow. That gives you a way to progress without starting with text-based code.
You can put those skills to work in hands-on STEAM activities, such as guiding your robot through a maze or modeling the solar system. Graphs of speed, distance, location, and motion sensor readings let you examine how your robot moves. When you want to explore without coding, you can drive it directly and change its LED colors.
If you teach, you can create lessons, assign them to students, and monitor their progress in one place. You can also save your own progress and continue on another device. Check robot compatibility before you start, since not every Sphero model is supported.
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Start before you can code
You can draw a path and watch your robot follow it, then progress to blocks and text programming.
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Practice with physical results
You can apply coding concepts to robot activities such as maze navigation and solar system models.
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Understand your robot's movement
You can inspect sensor graphs to connect your commands with changes in speed, distance, and motion.
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Keep your class on track
You can create and assign lessons, then monitor student progress from one place.
Best for
- You want to learn coding with a compatible Sphero robot
- You teach hands-on robotics or STEAM lessons
- You want robot-based learning activities for your child
Skip it if
You don't need it if you have no access to a supported Sphero robot or only want screen-based coding exercises.
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From the developer
Sphero Edu is your hub to create, contribute, and learn with Sphero robots. Go beyond code by incorporating unique STEAM lessons to complete with your bot. Designed for learner progression, Sphero Edu beginners can give robots commands by drawing a path in the app for their robot to follow.Read the full description
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