Sphero’s second mini kit, Sphero Mini soccer, is inspired by the sport of soccer. Included in the kit is Sphero mini robotic ball with a soccer-ball style shell and cones. Kids can use the Sphero Play ...

Following a crowdfunding campaign that raised an impressive $1 million earlier this year, Sphero’s STEM/STEAM kit RVR is now on sale. Announced back in February as part of the Colorado company’s first ...

Makeblock’s mBot is an excellent toy for young programmers looking to challenge their knowledge and electronics skill in ...

It's designed to teach kids how to code, but it's OK if you want to play with it too. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating ...

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SparkFun has created new Sphero RVR robot autonomous expansion kits, specifically designed for the new Sphero RVR which is currently available to pre-order from $250. The RVR is Sphero’s take on the ...

Toy robot manufacturer Sphero has announced a new addition to their range of educational robot kits, unveiling the Sphero Mini Activity Kit. The new bundle includes a mini robot together with 15 ...

Over the summer, Sphero acquired Colorado-educational music startup, Specdrums. The news arrived at a transitional time for the company, which was undergoing substantial growing pains as its line of ...

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A little less than a year ago, Sphero released the first edition of its Spark robot, a rolling ball you can control with a mobile app. Since then, the product has been adopted as a tool for teaching ...

Nearly two years ago, Sphero decided to turn its robot ball into more than a toy. The company launched SPRK, an educational program for kids to build up their coding skills, as a complement to its ...