DESCRIPTION
BOLT is a Consumer-Robot from Sphero. It is built for Education, STEM and computer-science education. Key figures: 120 min runtime, price $179.
BOLT is Sphero's earlier round programmable coding robot, the transparent waterproof sphere that preceded BOLT+ and is still sold. Two drive motors roll the 73 mm ball, and an 8 x 8 programmable LED matrix plus front and back RGB LEDs display colours, animations, scrolling text and real-time data. Its sensors include a light sensor reading 0 to 100,000 lux, four infrared emitter-receiver pairs that give 360 degree awareness up to 4 m for distance, heading and robot-to-robot messaging, and a compass that enables Auto-Aim, aligning the robot to the user through the phone's magnetometer. Students code it in the Sphero Edu app with Draw, Blocks, JavaScript or Python, or drive it in the Sphero Play app at home. A typical charge lasts about 2 hours of driving (up to 5 hours with little driving) and takes about 6 hours on its inductive charging base; because the LED matrix makes it top-heavy, its top speed and acceleration are limited for stability.
FEATURES
- Transparent waterproof programmable robotic ball
- 8 x 8 programmable LED matrix + front and back RGB LEDs
- Light sensor 0-100,000 lux
- Four IR emitter-receiver pairs: 360 degree awareness up to 4 m, robot-to-robot messaging
- Compass (magnetometer) with Auto-Aim
- Draw, Blocks, JavaScript and Python in Sphero Edu
- Sphero Play app at home
- Typical battery life 2 h (up to 5 h with minimal driving)
- 6 h full charge on inductive base
- Diameter 2.87 in (73 mm)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Dimensions | L 73 mm × W 73 mm × H 73 mm |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Environment | Indoor classrooms and homes |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 120 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | light sensor (0-100,000 lux), 4 infrared emitter-receiver pairs, compass (magnetometer) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; inductive charging base |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Dimensions | L 73 mm × W 73 mm × H 73 mm |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Environment | Indoor classrooms and homes |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 120 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | light sensor (0-100,000 lux), 4 infrared emitter-receiver pairs, compass (magnetometer) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; inductive charging base |
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What is the BOLT?
BOLT is Sphero's earlier round programmable coding robot, the transparent waterproof sphere that preceded BOLT+ and is still sold. Two drive motors roll the 73 mm ball, and an 8 x 8 programmable LED matrix plus front and back RGB LEDs display colours, animations, scrolling text and real-time data.
Who makes the BOLT?
The BOLT is made by Sphero, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the BOLT cost?
The BOLT is priced at around $179.
What is the BOLT used for?
The BOLT is designed for education and stem and computer-science education. It is used in consumer and education settings.
What is the battery life of the BOLT?
The BOLT runs for about 120 minutes on a charge.
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