Sphero BOLT Power Pack + Sphero Code Mat

SKU: 970-0592

Bring hands-on, creative play to your classroom with the Sphero BOLT Power Pack with Code Mat. This comprehensive pack includes everything you need to bring coding and robotics to your students in a fun and interactive way, including 15 BOLT robots, a mobile charging case, an Educator Guide, and Sphero Code Mat. The Code Mat—-a durable, two-sided 6' x 4' interactive mat designed for the classroom—is available in two exciting themes: 

Sphero City and Golf Code Mat: Tee up your BOLT and take a swing while exploring concepts like distance, speed, math fundamentals, and basic coding.

Sphero Space and Soccer Code Mat: Blast off into orbit and explore the solar system with Sphero Outer Space while gaining the foundations for computational thinking or dribble down the field in hopes of programming a goal for your team with Sphero Soccer Pitch.

BOLT Power Pack with Code Mat Features & Benefits

  • HANDS-ON LEARNING AND CREATIVITY: The Sphero Code Mat provides a large, interactive surface for students to program and code their Sphero BOLT robots, allowing them to explore coding concepts and techniques in a hands-on, interactive way. Combined with Sphero BOLT's advanced programmable sensors and 8x8 LED matrix, the Code Mat inspires creativity and problem-solving, while enabling students to discover endless possibilities.
  • BUILT FOR THE CLASSROOM: Sphero BOLT is built to withstand the wear and tear of classroom use, with a durable design that can handle even the most enthusiastic coders.
  • CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING: Sphero BOLT is perfect for cross-curricular learning, combining STEM and the arts to encourage creativity and innovation in your classroom. With access to an extensive library of educational games and activities found in the free Sphero Edu App (compatible with iOS, Android, and Chrome), your students can learn how to code in an engaging and interactive way.
  • BEGINNER TO ADVANCED: The Power Pack is great for teachers and students of all levels, with three ways to program (Draw, Blocks, and Text coding) and lesson plans for introducing and going further with BOLT, while the Code Mat + Activity Card Set offers additional activities and challenges for students to explore.
  • DURABLE CHARGING CASE: Take your Sphero programmable robots with you wherever you go with the carrying case that also doubles as a charging station. With its built-in wheels, this versatile case lets you easily store and transport your robots while keeping them fully charged and ready for action, anytime and anywhere.
  • TWO CODE MAT OPTIONS: The two-sided Code Mat comes in two themes: Sphero City and Golf for exploring distance, speed, math fundamentals, and basic coding, or Sphero Space and Soccer for exploring the solar system or programming goals for a team with Sphero Soccer Pitch.

Sphero BOLT Resources

On the Sphero BOLT Resources page, you can find activities, guides, and resources designed to help users of all levels get started with their Sphero Bolt and unlock its full potential.

Looking to learn more about implementing Sphero in your classroom or get a quote? Connect with our team of education experts to schedule a demo.

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1 year: $112.99
2 year: $149.99
3 year: $200.99

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What's Included

Product Dimensions

BOLT Robot: 2.87in × 2.87in × 2.87in

Power Pack: 25.63in (L) x 19.36in (W) x 9.02in (H)

Code Mat: Two-sided, 86in x 45in Sphero Code Mat

Device Compatibility

Sphero Edu App: Students code using Draw, Blocks, or Javascript. Access 1000s of activities and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle

Style: BOLT Power Pack + City/Golf Code Mat
Price:
$3,178

Tech Specs

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Competitions

Sphero Global Challenge is the ultimate STEM competition and an opportunity for students to go deeper with computational thinking, engineering, and programming skills.
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Featured Soccer/Space Mat Activities

Students working with Sphero Bolt on Golf activity.

You’ll pass Sphero to each assigned number group and then try to score on goal.

Students working with Sphero BOLT on Sphero Code Map doing Zoo escape activity.

Is Pluto a planet?!? My Very Excited Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas!

Student working with Sphero BOLT on Farm to Table activity.

The robot hits an asteroid and spins out of control! Get it back on course to make it to a target planet.

Featured City/Golf Activities

Students working with Sphero Bolt on Golf activity.
Create a program using roll blocks to get your robot to the hole in as few blocks as possible.
Students working with Sphero BOLT on Sphero Code Map doing Zoo escape activity.
Program your zoo animal's escape in the city and tell a story using the speak blocks.
Student working with Sphero BOLT on Farm to Table activity.
Navigate the robot from the farm to the Farmers’ Market without running into any buildings.
Sphero BOLT on Sphero Code Map with activity cards.

Activity Cards

The Sphero Code Mat opens up unlimited opportunities for learning and play. Including 3 packs of activity cards featuring 20 fun coding challenges and games.

Diagram of individual printed pages for the code mat.

Download & Print Your Own Code Mat

You can download the Sphero Space Code Mat used in the BOLT Space Mission. Use a black and white or color printer with standard 8.5x11" paper to print the 60 pages. Follow the instruction guide on how to cut, glue and assemble the roughly 46x85" code mat.

Create iridescent experiences with BOLT programmable robots

Powered by the Sphero Edu app, students can create and customize games and code BOLT by drawing on their screen, using Scratch blocks or writing JavaScript.

STEM  kit  for schools that’s  more than just a  robot

Sphero BOLT is a programmable robot ball that you can drive and code, providing endless opportunities for students to be creative and have fun while developing fundamental STEM skills. When used in a STEM curriculum, this educational robotics kit lets students learn programming skills, complete hands-on activities, and share their creations with the classroom.

Advanced  robotic  sensors and LED matrix

BOLT's programmable sensors include a compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders, and infrared communications, along with an eye-catching 8x8 LED matrix that can animate and display real-time data.

An educational  robot built to learn & play

Featuring a durable scratch-proof clear plastic shell and inductive charging for 2+ hours of play in the classroom, Sphero BOLT is a waterproof robot that connects to smart devices via Bluetooth so students can see their code and creations come to life.

Student playing with Sphero BOLT in classroom.
Student smiling while working on Sphero BOLT block coding with classmates.

Sphero goes #BeyondCode

Sphero provides a STEAM-based tool set unbounded in its potential. Sphero uses programmable robots and STEM kits to foster students’ creativity through discovery and play while laying the foundation for computer science and other STEM fundamentals. Our program goes #BeyondCode with collaborative play-based activities, nurturing students’ imagination unmatched by other  STEM education programs. Cross-platform apps are approachable for all skill levels so you can foster learning and creativity in any grade.

Educator Resources

Free teacher resources designed to keep you informed and enrich your classroom experiences. Here you’ll find our latest guides, whitepapers, case studies and webinars all in one place.
Students in science lab using a BOLT Power Pack.

Guide to STEM Funding

When it comes to incorporating STEAM into the classroom, support can come from a surprising number of sources -- and sometimes, all you have to do is ask. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of resources to help drive innovative tech adoption.

  • Federal Grants
  • Corporate Grants
  • Organizational Grants
  • Local Grants & Partnerships
  • Crowdfunding
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Sphero Edu is your hub to create, contribute, and learn with Sphero robots.

Sphero BOLT Power Pack and Sphero Code Map.

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