Sphero
Sphero RVR+ Programmable Robot Car STEM Toy
A programmable robot car with diverse sensors and an enhanced gearbox for precise driving, customizable with Micro:bit and Raspberry Pi compatibility
- Drive precisely right out of the box with no assembly required
- Improved color sensor plus light sensor, IR, accelerometer and gyroscope for environmental awareness
- Redesigned gearbox delivers more torque, payload capacity and durability for inventions
- Program with draw & drive, blocks or JavaScript via the free Sphero Edu app
- Expand capabilities by connecting micro:bit or Raspberry Pi platforms
Versatile Programmable Robot Car
The Sphero RVR+ is a programmable robot car designed for beginners, programmers, and inventors. It arrives ready to drive with precision right out of the box, requiring no assembly or complicated setup. The platform supports customization and expansion for a wide range of STEM projects.
Onboard Sensors and Improved Gearbox
The robot includes an improved color sensor, light sensor, IR, accelerometer, and gyroscope for environmental awareness. Its redesigned gearbox delivers increased torque, payload capacity, and durability during operation. These hardware upgrades allow the robot to handle more demanding inventions.
Multiple Coding Platforms and Expansion
Users can program the RVR+ via the free Sphero Edu app using draw & drive, blocks, or JavaScript. Advanced users can access the Sphero Public SDK and API libraries for deeper development. The robot is compatible with micro:bit and Raspberry Pi for extended hardware projects.
How it compares
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- Price $440.99
- Pricier than about 94% of the 236 comparable items (median $28.99).
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the Sphero RVR+ require assembly or a complicated setup before I can start driving it?
No assembly or complicated setup is required; the RVR+ drives precisely and accurately right out of the box.
What maintenance will the enhanced gearbox need after heavy use?
The redesigned gearbox improves torque, payload capacity and durability, and no specific maintenance steps are mentioned for it.
Which onboard sensor will hit its limit first during sustained color-tracking tasks?
The improved color sensor offers more accuracy for programming RVR+ to see colors in its environment.
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