DESCRIPTION
indi is a Consumer-Robot from Sphero. It is built for Education, STEM and computer-science education. Key figures: 120 min runtime, price $150, released 2021.
indi is Sphero's screen-free learning robot for children from about four years old (Pre-K to grade 2), a small car that is programmed by colour. Kids lay out rubber colour tiles, each one a coded instruction, and indi's on-board colour sensor reads them as it drives, turning a maze, story or classroom routine into a sequence of moves, lights and sounds; children learn sequencing, directionality, loops, pattern recognition and cause and effect without a device. When they are ready, the Sphero Edu Jr app lets them reprogram how indi reacts to each colour with simple drag-and-drop blocks. The robot measures 3 x 2.75 x 1.5 in (76 x 70 x 38 mm), lasts a full 7-hour school day in normal classroom use or about 2 hours with the motor running continuously, and recharges in about 2 hours. It shipped to schools in September 2021 and is sold as a Student Kit with 20 colour tiles and challenge cards or in 8- and 16-robot Class Packs.
FEATURES
- Screen-free coding robot for ages 4+ (Pre-K to grade 2)
- Programmed by colour tiles read by an on-board colour sensor
- Optional block coding in the Sphero Edu Jr app
- LED eyes, lights and sounds reprogrammable per colour
- Lasts a 7-hour school day in normal use
- about 2 h continuous driving
- Full charge in about 2 hours over USB
- 3 x 2.75 x 1.5 in (76 x 70 x 38 mm)
- Student Kit with 20 colour tiles
- 8- and 16-robot Class Packs
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Dimensions | L 76 mm × W 70 mm × H 38 mm |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Environment | Indoor classrooms and homes |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 120 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | colour sensor |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (Sphero Edu Jr app); USB charging |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Dimensions | L 76 mm × W 70 mm × H 38 mm |
|---|---|
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Environment | Indoor classrooms and homes |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 120 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | colour sensor |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (Sphero Edu Jr app); USB charging |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the indi?
indi is Sphero's screen-free learning robot for children from about four years old (Pre-K to grade 2), a small car that is programmed by colour.
Who makes the indi?
The indi is made by Sphero, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the indi cost?
The indi is priced at around $150.
What is the indi used for?
The indi 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 indi?
The indi runs for about 120 minutes on a charge.
When was the indi released?
The indi was released in 2021.
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