Sphero Mini (Blue) - Coding Robot Ball for Kids & Teens - Bluetooth Educational Toy
🚀 Meet Sphero Mini: This tiny, ping pong-sized robot packs a punch with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and LED lights that can flash just about any color you can think of. It's not just a toy—it's a gateway to robotics for beginners (and let's be honest, it's ridiculously fun).
đź’» Coding? No Problem: With the free Sphero Edu app, you can jump into coding without breaking a sweat. Whether you're into drawing on your screen, playing with drag-and-drop blocks, or diving into JavaScript, there's something for everyone. And yes, it's as cool as it sounds.
🎮 Drive It Like You Stole It: The Sphero Play App turns STEM learning into a game—literally. Choose your adventure with Joystick, Slingshot, or Tilt modes. Who knew learning could feel like playing?
🕹️ Game On: Turn your Sphero Mini into the ultimate game controller for arcade-style games. With three games to choose from and an hour of playtime, boredom doesn't stand a chance.
🌟 Future Inventors, Assemble: Sphero's robots are more than just playthings. They're tools that inspire the next generation of coders, scientists, and inventors. Because the future belongs to those who create it.
General specs
- Brand: Sphero
- Model: M001BRW
- Seller: Amazon
- Product Dimensions: 1.57 x 1.57 x 1.57 inches
- Item Weight: 3.87 ounces
- Manufacturer Recommended Age: 8 years and up
- Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
- Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 stars (5301 ratings)
- Release Date: September 29, 2017
- Top Speed: 1 meter per sec (2.2 mph)
- Compatibility: iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows & Chrome
- First listed by seller: 3/30/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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Brand | Sphero | Sphero | Apitor | Apitor | MATATALAB | GOALMART |
Model | M001BRW | BOLT+ | Robot Q | Robot Q | 0201500046 | Robot J |
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Price | $59.00 | $239.00 | $136.44 | $146.33 | $99.99 | $133.03 |
Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Joom | Joom | Amazon | Joom |
Update | September 1, 2025 | July 20, 2025 | August 17, 2025 | August 14, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
Control | Remote control, App | Remote control, App | Remote |
Eric T.
Philadelphia, PA
April 9, 2025
As someone who researches tech toys for my family, I expected this to be a solid educational tool based on the brand's reputation, and it mostly delivers. In reality, it's very fun and effective for introducing coding concepts, but the short playtime and occasional connectivity hiccups hold it back from being perfect. Compared to similar options, it stands out for its ease of use and engaging design, but it's not the most reliable. I'd recommend it with those caveats—great for sparking interest, but could use improvements in battery and stability.
- Pros: I was very impressed by how this little ball makes learning to code feel like a game; the app is intuitive and offers multiple ways to program, from simple drag-and-drop to more advanced options, which kept my kids engaged. The driving and gaming features are a blast, and it's sturdy enough to handle some rough play without issues.
- Cons: The battery life could be better, as it only lasts about an hour before needing a recharge, which can be frustrating during longer play sessions. Sometimes the connection with the app drops unexpectedly, and it doesn't always respond smoothly in all modes, which might annoy more impatient users.