PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Sphero SPRK Edition Education App-Controlled Robotic Ball for iOS iPhone iPad / Android / Windows

Who said learning couldn't be fun? Whoever did is clearly not familiar with Sphero's SPRK Edition robot. Controlled via an app on your smart mobile device, this engaging robot is designed to help beginners of all ages learn about robotics and programming through fun and discovery. It's also sophisticated enough to challenge seasoned programmers. 

FEATURES:

  • SPRK Edition robot is controlled using an app on your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth and provides an approach to learning about robotics, coding, and STEM principles that's engaging, practical, imaginative, and most of all, fun
  • Suitable for beginners of all ages and offers challenges for all skill levels, making it sophisticated enough for more experienced programmers
  • The SPRK app experience makes it possible to issue your robot orders using visual blocks that represent Sphero's own C-based language known as OVAL
  • The app lets you instantly identify the link between the program you came up with and how the guts of the robot react
  • It also allows you to group basic commands such as roll, flip, spin, and colour change to create your own program of more involved instructions for your robot to carry out
  • Once you've combined commands, you can use the text-based code viewer to check out the actual codes behind the blocks to get a better sense of how text-based programming works
  • iOS, Android, and Windows compatible
  • Goes over 4.5 mph (2m/s) Durable polycarbonate shell
  • Built-in LED glow Bluetooth connection (100 foot range)
  • Inductive charging (over 1 hour of play on a full charge)
  • Over 30 apps available that offer numerous ways to play
  • Hackable and programmable internal robot
  • App updates that introduce new features and gameplay
  • Automatic firmware updates


SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Bluetooth Compatiblity : Bluetooth 2.0 Compatibility
  • Power Source : Battery Power
  • Batteries : Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
  • Battery life : Up to one hour
  • Charge Time : Three hours
  • Height : 3 in./7.62 cm
  • Width : 3 in./7.62 cm
  • Weight : 6.4 oz./181.44 g
  • Length : 3 in./7.62 cm


PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Sphero SPRK Edition Robot
  • Clear induction-based charger
  • Adapters
  • Field notes and pencil
  • Protractor
  • Quick start guide