Sphero Edu is your hub to create, contribute, and learn with Sphero robots. Go beyond code by incorporating unique STEAM activities to complete with your bot. Designed for learner progression, Sphero Edu beginners can give robots commands by drawing a path in the app for their robot to follow. Intermediate coders can use Scratch blocks to learn more advanced logic, while pros can use text programming and write their own JavaScript. Sphero Edu is built for makers, learners, educators, and parents. Join the growing community and share your creations to inspire and be inspired. The interactive platform allows you to keep track of your class or group from one easy place. Anyone can save their progress, jump from device to device, and continue the discovery from anywhere. Preparing for the future has never been so fun. SPHERO EDU FEATURES PROGRAMS: Program your bots in 3 ways with Draw, Block, and Text modes. Start with the basics and grow. SENSOR DATA: See location, accelerometer, gyroscope, velocity, and distance sensor data through visual graphs. ACTIVITIES: Program a painting. Navigate a maze. Mimic the solar system. The only limit is your imagination. TAKE A DRIVE: Need a brain break? Set LED colors on your robot and zoom around in Drive mode. ASSIGNMENTS: Are you a teacher? Monitor progress by creating and assigning activities to students. INTEGRATIONS: Simplify classroom use by signing in and syncing classrooms with Google and Clever accounts. COMMUNITY: Create an account, share your programs, and learn together with other creative coders. COMPATIBILITY Supported Robots: Sphero RVR, Sphero BOLT, Sphero SPRK+, Sphero SPRK Edition, Sphero 2.0, Sphero Mini, Ollie, BB-8, BB-9E, R2-D2, R2-Q5
VERSION HISTORY
- Version 6.0.4 posted on 2020-10-29
. Fixes for common crashes - Version 5.3.6 posted on 2020-05-18
. Various bug fixes - Version 3.0.2 posted on 2016-11-23
• Text Programming: Write code and learn with the new Oval language wiki,• Draw Programming: Draw a shape in the app and watch your robot replicate it,• Block Canvas Improvements: Single-tap a block to comment, copy, paste, and group-select,• Speak Block: Use the text-to-speech engine to read text aloud,• Program Cam: Take photos or video while running a program,• New Sounds: 20+ new sounds, including a new "Water" category,• Assignments: Instructors can track and evaluate student work
Program Details
- Category: Education > Teaching & Training Tools
- Publisher: Sphero Inc.
- License: Free
- Price: N/A
- Version: 6.0.4
- Platform: android