Sphero BOLT Power Pack

SKU: PP02USA

Get ready to add some excitement to your classroom with Sphero BOLT – the ultimate coding robotic ball! The Sphero BOLT Power Pack is the perfect classroom tool for engaging students in hands-on STEAM activities. With a durable and waterproof design, all-day battery life, and advanced programmable sensors, BOLT can withstand even the most imaginative, out-of-the-box ideas. The BOLT Power Pack includes 15 programmable robots, an inductive charging case, an Educator Guide, and accessories.

Download our free, in-depth, standards-aligned BOLT Power Pack Educator Guide to easily get started and go further with BOLT in your classroom. A hard copy of the BOLT Educator Guide book is included with BOLT Power Packs. 

BOLT Power Pack Features & Benefits

  • BUILT FOR THE CLASSROOM: With its durable and waterproof design, Sphero BOLT can withstand even the most imaginative, out-of-the-box ideas that your students can dream up, and can take on any adventure your learners can imagine with its all-day battery life.
  • HANDS-ON STEAM: Teach your students hands-on STEAM skills while inspiring creativity and exploring endless possibilities with Sphero BOLT's advanced programmable sensors and 8x8 LED matrix. With BOLT, your students can engage in fun, hands-on play while learning to code and explore the exciting world of robotics.
  • BEGINNER TO ADVANCED: Sphero BOLT Power Pack is great for teachers and students of all levels, with three ways to program (Draw, Blocks, and Text coding canvases in the Sphero Edu app) and lesson plans for introducing and going further with BOLT.
  • CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING: Sphero BOLT Power Pack 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.
  • 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.

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.

SpheroCare Warranty
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)

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

 

Price:
$2,999

Tech Specs

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Competitions

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Featured Activities

Student playing with Sphero BOLT in classroom.

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.

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 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.

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SKILL LEVEL

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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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