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Sphero Mini (Orange) App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 8 & Up - Drive, Game & Code with Sphero Play & Edu App, 1.57"

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  • LITTLE ROBOT, LOTTA FUN: Sphero Mini packs a ton of fun into a tiny programmable robot the size of a ping pong ball. Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this app-enabled robotic ball lets you drive, play games, and code using our free apps.
  • DRIVE MODE: Control your robot toy any way you like with the Sphero Play app. Drag and drive with Joystick mode, pull back and release with Slingshot mode or tip and rotate your mobile device with Tilt mode. Included with Sphero Mini are 3 traffic cones and 6 bowling pins to inspire obstacle course fun right out of the box.
  • PLAY GAMES: Use Sphero Mini as a game controller for arcade-style games in the Sphero Play app. Perfect for playing on the go or with limited space. Choose from 3 different games - shoot through space, speed through a tunnel, or smash a polygon of bricks. With 1 hour of play time, Sphero Mini is the next big thing.
  • LEARN TO CODE: Use the Blocks drive mode to give your coding robot basic drag and drop coding commands. Looking for more of a challenge? Download the Sphero Edu app for more ways to program your educational bot, including JavaScript and Swift.
  • INSPIRING THE CREATORS OF TOMORROW: Founded in 2010, we set out to redefine creative play experiences with the original Sphero app-enabled robot ball. Now, with our undeniably cool fleet of programmable robots and educational tools, we're inspiring a new generation through hands-on applied learning of coding, science, music and the arts.

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Sphero Mini packs tons of fun into a tiny, app-enabled robot about the size of a ping pong ball. Drive Mini using different modes with the Sphero Mini app, or just by using your face. Yes, you read that right. Face Drive is a hilarious new feature that uses your facial expressions to drive the ball. Mini’s games are just as addicting – use the ball as a controller to shoot your way through space, race a ship through a tunnel, or rotate your ball to destroy a polygon of bricks. Thanks to the beauty of app updates, there’s always more on the way. If you’re feeling extra clever, download the Sphero Edu app and program your robot using JavaScript. Packed with teeny tiny tech, Sphero Mini has a little gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights. Colorful, interchangeable shells are available, so you can easily switch one out to suit your mood. With almost an hour of play time, Sphero Mini is the next big thing.

Set Contains:

Sphero Mini, USB Charger, Set of Cones, Set of Bowling Pins

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Choking Hazard. This toy contains small parts.

From the manufacturer

Sphero Mini
Driving, gaming, coding, fun-sized

Driving. Gaming. Coding. Now Fun-Sized.

Drive a robot and then learn to code it on your own! Sphero Mini is a powerful, ping pong-size robotic ball with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights that glow in tons of colors. Our free apps make it simple to explore a huge range of experiences.

Each robot ball comes with 3 traffic cones and 6 bowling pins. Weave in and out of the cones, knock down the pins, or build your very own obstacle course. Different drive modes, arcade-style games, and basic coding commands enable endless fun in the Sphero Play app.

More experienced learners can advance to programming the Mini with block-based coding or JavaScript in the Sphero Edu app. Get started learning STEM at home with Sphero Mini and our how-to resources guide for parents and remote educators.

Tech Specs

  • Interchangeable, removable plastic shell
  • Bluetooth Smart connection (10 meter range)
  • Micro USB charger (almost 1 hour of play)
  • Height: 42mm / Width: 42mm / Weight: 46g
  • Compatible with Sphero Edu app on iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows & Chrome
  • Compatible with Sphero Play app on iOS & Android

Little Robot. Lotta Fun.

Drive Modes

Play Games

Learn to Code

STEM Activities

Drive Modes

Tilt your device. Pull back and slingshot forward. Use the Joystick. Whatever you’re in the mood for, the Sphero Play app has it.

Play Games

Use the ball as a controller with the Sphero Play app to dodge and destroy asteroids, race through a rotating tunnel, or smash a polygon of bricks.

Program 3 Ways

Using the Sphero Edu app, program your Mini using draw and drive commands, Scratch blocks, or even JavaScript text programming.

STEM Activities

Foster creativity through discovery and play with Mini and the Sphero Edu app, all while laying the foundation for computer science.

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Price $49.99 — $89.00 $179.00
Size About as big as a ping pong ball About as big as a ping pong ball About as big as a ping pong ball About as big as a baseball
Support Guides Downloadable at-home learning guide. Sphero Mini Kit At-Home Guide, 15 Sphero Play App STEAM Activities, 15 Sphero Edu App Coding Activities 15 Sphero Play App STEAM Activities Downloadable at-home learning guide.
Material Plastic shell opens for charging and exploring the robot. Plastic shell opens for charging and exploring the robot. Construction set is made of flexible, durable plastic. Plastic shell opens for charging and exploring the robot. Construction set is made of flexible, durable plastic. Clear, durable, waterproof, scratch-resistant. Shell is sealed and does not open.
Top Speed 1 meter per sec (2.2 mph) 1 meter per sec (2.2 mph) 1 meter per sec (2.2 mph) 2 meter per sec (4.5 mph)
What's in the Box? Sphero Mini, Micro USB charging cord, 3 mini traffic cones, 6 mini bowling pins Clear Sphero Mini, Bumper cover, 6 pins and 3 cones, 30 STEM-inspired activity cards, 28-piece construction set, Micro USB cable Clear Sphero Mini, Bumper cover, 6 pins and 3 cones, 15 STEM-inspired activity cards, 28-piece construction set, Micro USB cable Sphero BOLT, Inductive charging base with UBS cable

What's in the box

  • Mini, Micro USB Charging Cable, 3 Mini Cones, 6 Mini Bowling Pins

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    809 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, control, and battery life of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's fun for the whole family, works great with the play app, and has a long battery life. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use.

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    21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the toy figure. They mention that it's a fun learning tool, cool, and fun for the whole family. Some say that the ball is perfect for entertaining their cat at home.

    "...Great balance between fun and learning...." Read more

    "This thing is super cool. App works great. Battery life is great. Lasts 3+ days with normal play time...." Read more

    "...Overall though, I am quite happy with it. It's a smart toy that's fun for the kid, not too bad on the budget, and helps parents get the kids to..." Read more

    "...The cat loved it and chased it around for hours. Very cool toy, controlled by your phone. A little pricey but I think worth it." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers like the control of the toy figure. They mention that the app works great, the Mini works well with the play app, and it's a great learning tool. Some say that the steering is a little weird. Overall, customers say that it'll be a good introduction to code and computing concepts for kids.

    "...Great balance between fun and learning.Has an educational app that allows kids to learn how to set command strings to ball, which can..." Read more

    "This thing is super cool. App works great. Battery life is great. Lasts 3+ days with normal play time...." Read more

    "...So a great toy for him, and a learning tool that got him learning to program under the disguise of fun...." Read more

    "...Very cool toy, controlled by your phone. A little pricey but I think worth it." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the toy figure. They mention that it charges quickly and holds its charge well. Some say that the battery lasts 3+ days with normal play time.

    "This thing is super cool. App works great. Battery life is great. Lasts 3+ days with normal play time...." Read more

    "...Charges quickly and holds it's charge well. The only complaint is that there are no instructions in the package...." Read more

    "The cat loves this toy, it works great, battery lasts a long time, so a great product overall" Read more

    "It actually moves surprisingly fast and the battery lasts around an hour!" Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers like the size of the toy figure. They say it's very small.

    "Like:* It does all as advertised.* It's small and works great as a giftDislike:* The steering is a little weird...." Read more

    "I read mini - but this is tiny, much smaller than anticipated, but works well! Kids had fun!" Read more

    "Daughter loved this. Very small." Read more

    7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the toy figure. Some mention that it's neat, easy to learn, and a great learning tool. The app is very easy to use, and the pairing went smoothly. However, others say that it does not follow directions, there are no instructions in the package, and that it is not a good direction follower.

    "...Once charged I stopped twitching and went to it. Pairing went smoothly and within seconds I was tearing around the carpet...." Read more

    "...The only complaint is that there are no instructions in the package. Do yourself a favor and get a case for it that fits the charger." Read more

    "Pretty fun. Easy to learn. Cat loves/hates it but enjoys stalking and pouncing on it." Read more

    "...But in reality, the sphero mini is not a good direction follower.The issue is the calibration (see step #5 above) does not last long...." Read more

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    Aaron C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome motorized, app-controlled
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018
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    Awesome motorized, app-controlled, robot ball.

    Works surprisingly well on carpet.

    My kids have off-brand Android phones and have no problems connecting to and controlling the sphero mini.

    Great balance between fun and learning.

    Has an educational app that allows kids to learn how to set command strings to ball, which can later be viewed as code. Great introduction to code and computing concepts.
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    David Wagganer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Coolest Thing Ever
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
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    This thing is super cool. App works great. Battery life is great. Lasts 3+ days with normal play time. I didn't think this would be as good as it is but I would recommend this to anyone thinking about getting it
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    SF Tse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun toy for kids; good learning tool for parents
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    I got this for my son for Christmas, and he had a blast with it. It was ready to play right out of the package (that is, after charging, but more on that later), and that hooked him. And it allowed him to program ever more complex activities with it, and he became more interested. So a great toy for him, and a learning tool that got him learning to program under the disguise of fun. Another point of note is that it's a small package, and I wasn't too confident about how long it would last. Happily, I was wrong about that. This thing bangs around and keeps going anyway.

    My key gripe about this is that the battery runs down if it just sits a while. So you have to charge it, which requires plugging into the USB port of my laptop for a few hours, before it can be played. It takes away from any spontaneity to play, and requires some planning.

    Overall though, I am quite happy with it. It's a smart toy that's fun for the kid, not too bad on the budget, and helps parents get the kids to learn a few things as well.
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    Brent Guyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Neat gadget
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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    I got it for my daughter to terrorize her cats. The cat loved it and chased it around for hours. Very cool toy, controlled by your phone. A little pricey but I think worth it.
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    Melrose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for a 10 year old
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
    Verified Purchase
    A big hit! My daughter is 10 and first test drove a Sphero bot at the Franklin Institute in Philly. She immediately added it to her Christmas list. Once we got the app downloaded she dove right into the remote driving and coding games. She has already put hours into this thing and she's only had it 3 days. Charges quickly and holds it's charge well. The only complaint is that there are no instructions in the package. Do yourself a favor and get a case for it that fits the charger.
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    Tim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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    My cat and I both love this thing! I really enjoy the Sphero Edu app. This is definitely a toy/tool to explore and utilize to it’s fullest potential. Probably the best $50 I’ve spent on myself in a long time.

    By the way, I have had no issues with indoor terrain. It rolls right over carpets, rugs, hard wood floors, floor vents, and even some doorways (if you’re at full speed).

    Very fast shipping from Amazon and the manufacturer. Accessories ordered from Sphero have free shipping in the US, I ordered the plain white shell.

    Total winner all around. Great gift for any geek!
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    Jessica
    3.0 out of 5 stars 1 out of 3 worked
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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    The first one (the gifted one) didn’t work, ordered a replacement received 2.... for 1 to work and will return 2. It’s is a fun little ball, about the size of a golf ball and rolls around every where once you get one working
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    andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido
    Reviewed in Spain on March 27, 2024
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    Se lo regalé s mi sobrino de 8 añoLd ha gustado muchísimo
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    bibabedouwa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nombreuses activités /: évolutif
    Reviewed in France on May 13, 2021
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    Très Bon rapport qualité prix . Très évolutif. Pour petits et grands. Nombreuses activités possibles .
    Codage en blocs ( nickel pour un enfant de 8ans) ou en mode texte. Pour plus petit mode dessin.
    Il y a des modules d'apprentissage intéressants pour apprendre à programmer.
    Petit bémol le robot reste parfois coincé dans les rainures du carrelage ou glisse dessus ce qui le rend les déplacements moins précis.
    Il a été adopté par toute la famille de 5 à 45 ans et sert même à interroger les tables d'addition et multiplication garce à un petit programme .
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    Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really happy with this
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2020
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    Fantastic gift, hard to find a toy for teens but this is perfect kept them happy for ages, great design and the technology is impressive.
    Really good gift- think they are just playing but are learning too
    Definitely worth the money
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    Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Schnell geliefert
    Reviewed in Germany on December 9, 2018
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    Amüsantes Spielzeug
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    ブラッケ
    5.0 out of 5 stars 求めていた物が今ここに
    Reviewed in Japan on October 24, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    うちの臆病猫さまも遊んでくれます。(疲れる)
    Sphero eduが対応アプリ(ios11ならSphero miniでもっと遊べます。OS9なんだよなぁ)です。違うのだとリンクできません。

    到着したらspheroをぱかっと開けるとUSB端子が見えるので差し込んでください。
    1時間充電すれば遊べます(充電されてるけどね)。

    アプリで位置決めをすると思い通りに動かせます。

    速度を上げすぎると結構な勢いで壁に当たってしまうので適度に調整してください。

    猫が飽きるまで遊んでも電池が切れません。
    遊んでくれとの要求がきつくて応えるのが大変です。
    性欲の強い嫁さん貰ったらこんな感じかもしれません。
    そう言った意味も含めて「大人のおもちゃ」だと思います。

    ボーリングのピンもあるし、プログラムできるし、最高さね。

    星7個提供したい。

    写真は、写真撮影するとアプリが切り替わって止まって「つまらんわ」の図です。
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    ブラッケ
    5.0 out of 5 stars 求めていた物が今ここに
    Reviewed in Japan on October 24, 2017
    うちの臆病猫さまも遊んでくれます。(疲れる)
    Sphero eduが対応アプリ(ios11ならSphero miniでもっと遊べます。OS9なんだよなぁ)です。違うのだとリンクできません。

    到着したらspheroをぱかっと開けるとUSB端子が見えるので差し込んでください。
    1時間充電すれば遊べます(充電されてるけどね)。

    アプリで位置決めをすると思い通りに動かせます。

    速度を上げすぎると結構な勢いで壁に当たってしまうので適度に調整してください。

    猫が飽きるまで遊んでも電池が切れません。
    遊んでくれとの要求がきつくて応えるのが大変です。
    性欲の強い嫁さん貰ったらこんな感じかもしれません。
    そう言った意味も含めて「大人のおもちゃ」だと思います。

    ボーリングのピンもあるし、プログラムできるし、最高さね。

    星7個提供したい。

    写真は、写真撮影するとアプリが切り替わって止まって「つまらんわ」の図です。
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