Programmable robot Sphero RVR+ Grey 940-0601

The Sphero RVR+ is a versatile, go-anywhere programmable robot optimized for middle and high school classrooms, makerspaces, and hobbyists. It arrives ready to drive, includes a wide array of on-board sensors, and is built for customization and expansion. RVR+ supports beginners through advanced users: use the free Sphero Edu app for Draw & Drive, Blocks, or JavaScript, or program with Python and third-party hardware via the Sphero Public SDK and expansion ports.

Advantages

RVR+ combines a durable all-terrain drivetrain and an enhanced gearbox for improved torque, payload capacity, and durability. It includes advanced sensors (color sensor, light sensor, IR, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) and offers a removable, swappable rechargeable battery and a universal 4-pin UART expansion port with onboard 5V USB-A power to connect Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit, or other compatible hardware. The robot requires no assembly and is designed for easy customization and classroom use.

Suitable for

• Classroom computer science lessons and coding exercises
• Makerspaces and robotics workshops
• Beginners learning Draw & Drive, Scratch Blocks, or JavaScript
• Advanced users and hackers using the Sphero Public SDK or connecting third-party hardware
• Prototyping projects requiring on-board power and sensor input

Key specifications

• Model: Sphero RVR+
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 940-0601
• EAN: 810876026017
• Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart; 4-pin UART expansion port; 5V 2.1A USB-A onboard power
• Sensors: color sensor, light sensor, IR, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
• Power: removable, rechargeable swappable battery
• Compatibility: Sphero Edu app (iOS, Android, Chrome OS); Sphero Public SDK and API for advanced programming

How to use

Charge and insert the removable battery, connect your smartphone, tablet, or computer to RVR+ via Bluetooth Smart, then open the Sphero Edu app to drive immediately or begin programming. Beginners can use Draw & Drive and Scratch Blocks; intermediate and advanced users can use JavaScript or the Sphero Public SDK to program with Python and integrate third-party hardware through the 4-pin UART port and onboard USB-A power.

Usage recommendations

Use RVR+ on flat or mildly uneven surfaces for best mobility. When connecting third-party hardware, verify power and pin compatibility before attaching devices. Keep firmware and the Sphero Edu app updated to ensure sensor accuracy and platform stability.