![]() With the Sphero Edu app, I was given the choice to draw a program, use blocks of code, or even write text code. Now having seen what RVR could do, I decided to try coding on my own. It already included a program to demonstrate some of RVR’s features, so I ran it and watched RVR drive around with its LEDs changing color. Next, I looked at the introductory lesson on Sphero Edu. ![]() I was immediately able to drive the RVR around the room with no difficulty and manually change the color of the LED lights. Of course, the first thing I did was choose the drive option on the Sphero Edu app. Once the battery was installed, I powered on the RVR and easily connected it to my iPad. The app offers some beginning lessons and videos about RVR that I watched as I eagerly waited for all four lights on the battery to stop blinking. While waiting for the battery to charge, I was directed by the instructions to download and install the Sphero Edu app. Instructions showed me how to charge the battery and then install it into the RVR robot as well as how to attach the roll cage. The RVR robot is located in the center with a box containing the battery and USB cord on the right and the roll cage and mounting plate in a box on the left. Right at the start, as I opened up the box, I was impressed with the design of the packaging. RVR retails for $249 and can be purchased directly from Sphero’s recently redesigned website as well as other retailers. However, even just out of the box, RVR has a lot to offer. Unlike its previous products, Sphero has designed RVR to be compatible with other types of micro-controllers including Micro:bit, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi. Sphero RVR (pronounced rover) was first introduced last year as a successful Kickstarter campaign and began shipping in October of 2019. Known for its spherical robots, Sphero rolls out an all-terrain hackable robot with a pair of treads designed for beginners as well and experienced users. Image by Michael KnightĪpril 4-12, 2020 is officially National Robotics Week, so let’s take a look at one of the latest innovations in consumer robotics. Sphero’s RVR allows you to take robotics where it has not gone before.
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