What is a Sphero Robot?
Sphero is a ball robot with some amazing capabilities. The Sphero Edu app offers basic tutorials for learning about coding as well as a visual drag-and-drop interface to program the robot's lights, sounds and movement. The robot also has a full suite of sensors that you can use when coding, including a collision sensor, gyroscope, velocity sensor, accelerometer and more.
For more information or help using the Sphero, check out their support site.
Why is the Library Offering the Sphero Robot?
VBPL is committed to providing the community with a variety of fun learning opportunities. The Sphero is a great option for demystifying coding and sparking curiosity about Computer Science and robotics for youth ages 8 and up.
In addition to teaching programming and computational thinking concepts, Sphero also fosters 21st Century skills including creativity, collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking.