DESCRIPTION
RVR+ is an Educational-Robots from Sphero. It is built for Education, STEM and computer-science education. Key figures: 120 min runtime, 1 kg payload, price $339, released 2022.
RVR+ is Sphero's most customisable programmable robot, a drive-out-of-the-box tracked platform for middle and high school classrooms, makerspaces and robotics programs, released in November 2022 as an improved RVR. Its redesigned gearbox gives 78% more torque than RVR for a payload of up to 1 kg and 30 degree climbs, at a top speed of about 1 m/s, and all-terrain treads handle grass, dirt, gravel and pavement. On-board sensors include an enhanced colour sensor, ambient light sensor, infrared sensors and an IMU with accelerometer and gyroscope. Students start with Draw, Blocks or text coding in the Sphero Edu app and move on to JavaScript, Python and the Sphero Public SDK; a customisable expansion plate, a 5 V USB power port and a UART port let it carry and power Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit and littleBits hardware for projects such as autonomous vehicles and delivery robots. A swappable rechargeable battery gives about 2 hours of driving, and the robot measures 185 x 216 x 113 mm (70 mm high without the roll cage), controlled over Bluetooth up to 10 m away.
FEATURES
- Drive-out-of-the-box tracked programmable robot for middle and high school
- Payload up to 1 kg
- 78% more torque than RVR
- climbs 30 degree inclines
- Top speed about 1 m/s
- All-terrain treads for grass, dirt, mulch, sand, sidewalks and gravel
- Colour sensor, ambient light sensor, IR sensors, IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope)
- Sphero Edu app (Draw, Blocks, JavaScript, Python) + Sphero Public SDK
- Expansion plate, 5 V USB power and UART port for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit and littleBits
- Swappable rechargeable battery
- about 2 h driving
- Bluetooth control range 10 m
- 185 x 216 x 113 mm (70 mm high without roll cage)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Dimensions | L 185 mm × W 216 mm × H 113 mm |
|---|---|
| Payload | 1 kg |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Other |
| Speed | 3.6 km/h |
| Environment | Indoor classrooms and homes |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 120 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | colour sensor, ambient light sensor, infrared sensors, IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (10 m range); UART + 5 V USB expansion ports |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Dimensions | L 185 mm × W 216 mm × H 113 mm |
|---|---|
| Payload | 1 kg |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Other |
| Speed | 3.6 km/h |
| Environment | Indoor classrooms and homes |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 120 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | colour sensor, ambient light sensor, infrared sensors, IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (10 m range); UART + 5 V USB expansion ports |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the RVR+?
RVR+ is Sphero's most customisable programmable robot, a drive-out-of-the-box tracked platform for middle and high school classrooms, makerspaces and robotics programs, released in November 2022 as an improved RVR.
Who makes the RVR+?
The RVR+ is made by Sphero, a robotics company based in United States.
How much does the RVR+ cost?
The RVR+ is priced at around $339.
What is the RVR+ used for?
The RVR+ is designed for education and stem and computer-science education. It is used in consumer and education settings.
What is the payload capacity of the RVR+?
The RVR+ has a payload capacity of 1 kg.
How fast is the RVR+?
The RVR+ can move at speeds of up to 3.6 km/h.
What is the battery life of the RVR+?
The RVR+ runs for about 120 minutes on a charge.
When was the RVR+ released?
The RVR+ was released in 2022.
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