If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that the classroom is evolving fast—and we’ve been sprinting right alongside it. We launched new products, rolled out software updates, and expanded our lesson library to help students go from "How does this work?" to "Look what I did!"
Our goal? To help students develop crucial career-ready skills—like computational thinking, the engineering design process, and AI literacy—without losing the fun, hands-on magic that makes Sphero, well, Sphero. From early engineering with Blueprint Snap to programming in Python, we’ve been busy building the tools educators need to prepare students for what’s next.
Did you miss an update? Don’t worry, we took notes. Here’s your official roundup of everything new at Sphero in 2025.
New Classroom Tools
We know that flexible, hands-on learning environments need gear that can keep up. This year, we introduced three new classroom tools.
Blueprint Snap
This was a big one! Blueprint Snap launched as our engineering solution for Grades 3–5, giving students a hands-on way to explore engineering fundamentals that they’ll build on in later grades.
indi Folding Code Mat
The new indi Folding Code Mat & Stickers transforms any space into a coding playground. The grid design helps students place their color tiles quickly and accurately, while the dry-erase surface and stickers add creativity and storytelling to every indi maze, challenge, or project. Set the mats up in seconds, then fold them for easy storage between lessons.
RVR+ Code Mat
Ready for a mission to Mars? The RVR+ Code Mat features a dual-sided design. One side has a grid for open-ended coding. The other has a Martian map with base stations and obstacles, supported by ready-to-go companion challenges in Sphero Central.
Lessons and Resources
Alongside new classroom tools, we expanded our lesson library with practical, classroom-ready resources for learners across all grade levels.
Early & Foundation Learning
We continued to build early learning experiences that prioritize confidence and curiosity as students develop foundational skills.
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AI Literacy with indi: Introduce and break down AI concepts to early learners.
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Early Literacy Skills with indi: Blend reading fundamentals with coding concepts.
Engineering Lessons
With the launch of Blueprint Snap, we created a full pathway for engineering education.
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For Elementary: Snap lesson collections like "Strong Structures," "Made to Move," "Dream It, Build It," and “Playing with Simple Machines” empower students to use their creativity and the engineering design process to create working prototypes in real-world challenges.
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For Middle & High School: We expanded Blueprint Engineering with CAD and Art & Design lessons. Students can also be inspired by the featured build examples on Sphero Central.
AI Lessons
AI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a growing part of how technology works today. But AI literacy doesn’t start with ChatGPT—it starts with critical thinking and a solid understanding of computer science.
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Teaching AI with Sphero: We released a comprehensive Educator Guide to help teachers navigate this complex topic with confidence.
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Artificial Intelligence with Sphero: A 12-lesson collection for BOLT+ and RVR+ that helps students peek under the hood of AI technology.
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RVR+ AI Zookeeper Challenges: An introduction to RVR+, supported by Sphero’s AI assistant.
To learn more about Sphero’s approach to AI literacy and the resources available, watch our AI Literacy Webinar.
CTE Lessons and Resources
This year, we released a guide that maps Sphero lessons directly to Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs of study.
The Sphero Global Challenge
We wrapped up a fantastic season of spy-themed challenges with a World Championship. Then, kicked off Season 6, Outdoor Adventures. Teams can participate using BOLT+, RVR+, and indi. Registration is still open for a limited time—don't miss out!
Platform & Software
We’ve been hard at work making the Sphero Edu app more powerful and user-friendly.
AI Integration
We believe AI should be a "teaching sidekick," not a shortcut. We integrated an AI Assistant directly into the Sphero Edu app and web app. Features like Explain My Program help students understand how and why their code works (or doesn't) by offering real-time explanations without giving away the answer.
Python Programming
Python has officially joined Draw, Blocks, and JavaScript as a programming option in the Sphero Edu App! Students can now use Python, one of the most popular programming languages, to control their robots, bridging the gap between the classroom and professional programming. The BOLT+ Python Labs Collection gives students the opportunity to flex their Python muscles and see the code move from the screen into the real world.
Web App
More educators and students than ever are programming their robots with the Sphero Web App, and we’ve been continually improving the experience to support that growth. The Web App now renders live sensor data, has all of the same AI integration you see in our apps, and is dark mode-friendly. The Web App has made it easier for classrooms to easily connect to our robots and start programming; we’re excited to see its continued growth in 2026!
What’s Next?
We are continually adding new, free lessons and resources to Sphero Central every month.
And...one more thing.
We’re working on something completely new. We’re keeping the details under wraps for now, but it will change the way students engage with engineering, computer science, robotics, and real-world problem solving. We can’t wait to share it with you later this year.
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Chat with your Sphero Rep
If you’re exploring Sphero and want to see how all this could fit into your school, the best next step is to book a conversation with your Sphero Rep. Our team can help you
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understand which solutions make sense for you
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learn how schools typically get started or scale over time
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answer high-level questions about rollout, funding, and implementation
Let’s have another great year together!