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RVR+ is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot and is optimised for high school classrooms and makerspaces. It’s drivable right out of the bo...
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RVR+ is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot and is optimised for high school classrooms and makerspaces. It’s drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customisation. RVR+ is expandable and made for novice to advanced programmers. Students learn coding skills and computer science basics with the free Sphero Edu app or advanced programmers can level up with the Public Sphero SDK to program with Python and connect third-party hardware.
RVR+ is a mobile robot that you can drive right out of the box. Connect your smartphone, tablet, or computer to RVR+ using Bluetooth Smart and drive it anywhere! When you’re ready to start coding, download Sphero Edu and program your RVR+. Build the robot of your dreams and then program it three ways with the Sphero Edu app — Draw & Drive, Scratch Blocks and JavaScript.
Beginners can start out with Draw & Drive before diving into Scratch Blocks. Ready for more? Integrate RVR+'s powerful on-board sensors into your programming projects and coding creations, then share them with the world.
Take your programming to the next level and hack RVR+. Code RVR+ with JavaScript, expand its capabilities with third-party hardware or go even further using Sphero’s public SDK library. RVR+ is the most complex, expandable robot on the market – with approachable features and capabilities for coders of all skill levels.
A powerful motor, all-terrain treads, and plenty of torque give you the freedom to drive RVR+ just about anywhere. RVR+ also features a precise, professional-level control system that won’t be deterred by obstacles or uneven surfaces.
RVR+'s on-board sensors include a colour sensor, light sensor, IR, magnetometer, accelerometer, and gyroscope. Navigate RVR+ through a colour maze or tap into IR to play with bot-to-bot communication.
With RVR+’s 4-pin UART expansion port and on-board power, you can attach and run third-party hardware like a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit, or Sphero littleBits. Want RVR+ to be your home security sentry, an autonomous metal detector or an environmental sensor you can control over the internet? Chances are, if you can hack it, RVR+ can do it.
- No assembly or complicated setup required
- Advanced sensors - including an improved colour sensor
- Enhanced gearbox - for improved torque, payload capacity and durability
- Program it - with draw & drive, blocks or JavaScript, Sphero Public SDK and API libraries
- Build on it - simple enough for the novice and advanced enough to create anything you imagine
- Rechargeable battery - new and improved, and swappable
Specifications:
- Infrared communication
- Live sensors
- Universal expansion port
- Bluetooth communication
- 2-hour playtime
What's in the box:
- RVR+ mobile robot
- Removable cover plate and developer plate
- Removable, protective roll cage
- Removable and rechargeable battery
- Universal, 4-Pin UART expansion port for connecting 3rd party hardware like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or micro:bit (products sold separately)
- 5V 2.1A USB-A on-board connectivity to power your projects using RVR+’s battery
- 5 individual colour cards
- 1 Key (unlocks RVR+ battery compartment)
- 1 USB-A to USB-C charging cable
Device compatibility:
- Sphero Edu App: Code using Draw, Blocks, or Text (Python & Javascript). Access lessons and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle.
- Sphero Edu Web App: Allows you to program from your browser—no app download required. Provides faster implementation for classrooms with app download limitations. This is a great solution if you use a Chromebook, macOS or Windows device.
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- API
- An API is a software interface that lets a program control hardware or features provided by the operating system. In this product, API support matters if you want your software to adjust display settings such as brightness or contrast automatically.
- Gyroscope
- A gyroscope measures rotation, such as how fast a board is turning around its X, Y, and Z axes. This matters for projects like gesture controls, balancing robots, and motion tracking where tilt or rotation changes need to be detected.
- magnetometer
- A sensor that measures magnetic fields, often used to work out compass direction. It matters because nearby magnets, motors, or metal objects can affect readings and may require calibration.
- Torque
- A twisting force that causes something to rotate, usually measured in newton-metres or kilogram-centimetres. It matters when choosing motors, servos, gears, and tools because higher torque is needed to lift heavier loads, turn larger wheels, or move mechanisms without stalling.
- UART
- UART is a simple serial connection that sends data over separate transmit and receive wires, often labelled TX and RX. It matters because this module is designed to replace a wired UART cable with a wireless link while keeping the same serial data format.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
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