Sphero RVR: All-Terrain, Fully Programmable Robot and Customizable Hardware Platform, STEM Learning and Coding Toy, Micro:bit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi Compatible
If you can Hack it, RVR can do it.
RVR is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot. It’s drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customization. RVR is a mobile platform for hackers, makers, educators, and learners.
Download the Sphero Edu app to drive or program RVR all over. Seriously. RVR is equipped with all-terrain treads, a powerful motor and plenty of torque so you can go faster and farther. Obstacles or uneven surfaces won’t affect RVR’s ability to drive straight. Thanks to a sophisticated, vector-based control system, RVR goes where you want it to go.
Driving RVR is just the beginning. RVR’s extremely hackable platform, featuring a 4-pin UART and an onboard power source, allows you to connect and run third-party hardware like a Raspberry Pi, BBC micro:bit or Arduino. Build whatever you want and then take it anywhere you want.
Tech Specs
- Removable cover plate and developer plate with a quick-release button
- Removable, protective roll cage
- Removable and rechargeable battery
- Universal 4-Pin Expansion Port to connect to any third-party hardware
- 5V 2.1A USB-A onboard connectivity to power your projects using the RVR battery.
- Compatible and programmable with the Sphero Edu app
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Good for BeginnersRVR is drivable and programmable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors and powered by the Sphero Edu app. | A Medium for MakersBuild the robot of your dreams and then program it with the Sphero Edu app — the only limit is your imagination. | Highly Expandable for HackersRVR’s 4-pin UART expansion port is designed to work with most 3rd party hardware, including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit and more. | Tough and TenaciousA powerful motor, all-terrain treads and plenty of torque to give you the freedom to drive RVR faster and farther. |
| Dimensions: | 18.39 x 21.59 x 11.4 cm; 1.36 Kilograms |
| Model: | RV01ROW |
| Colour: | Nylon/a |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Age: | 10 – 125 years |
| Assembly: | No |
| Colour: | Nylon/a |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Valido strumento per introdurre e sviluppare competenze nel coding per ragazzi giovani. accattivante ed interattivo. L ‘utilizzo prevalentemente orientato ad apprendere ed accrescere la conoscenza di Javascript.
Penso, per, che non sia uno strumento di self learning. Occorre la guida di un adulto che conosce il programma, un genitore che abbia delle conoscenze informatiche o,diversamente, come nel mio caso, necessario affiancare un tutor.
Valido strumento per introdurre e sviluppare competenze nel coding per ragazzi giovani. accattivante ed interattivo. L ‘utilizzo prevalentemente orientato ad apprendere ed accrescere la conoscenza di Javascript.
Penso, per, che non sia uno strumento di self learning. Occorre la guida di un adulto che conosce il programma, un genitore che abbia delle conoscenze informatiche o,diversamente, come nel mio caso, necessario affiancare un tutor.
My son saved to buy this and he loves it! It has lived up to the description. Easy to set up.
My son saved to buy this and he loves it! It has lived up to the description. Easy to set up.
I got this for my robotics classroom and it is perfect for my sixth and seventh graders. They can play with it by using the controls or they can program it the same as they do the Sphero. They mostly use block programming, but we found the other day that you can switch to JavaScript which is great for me to extend my students as they learn and grow. I love that one program runs all kinds of different robots. We have Spheros (Bolt, Spark +, and mini) and now an RVR,and they all run on the same program. This is great for the kids because They don’t have to learn a new program. It’s great that we can use an iPad or a Chromebook. Our school is one to one with chrome books so I don’t have to worry about having extra technology for them. I was surprised by the speed and power that it has as well as it was a little bigger than I thought it was going to be. We have not taken it outside yet but I have no doubt that it would handle outside very well. We have run into a little problem such as if the kids drive it to aggressively it gets hot and gives them a warning. I like that it gives them a warning but I am a little surprised that they’re able to make it get hot that easily. I was also surprised at how long it took to charge the battery. It takes about a full school day to charge it all the way.
I got this for my robotics classroom and it is perfect for my sixth and seventh graders. They can play with it by using the controls or they can program it the same as they do the Sphero. They mostly use block programming, but we found the other day that you can switch to JavaScript which is great for me to extend my students as they learn and grow. I love that one program runs all kinds of different robots. We have Spheros (Bolt, Spark +, and mini) and now an RVR,and they all run on the same program. This is great for the kids because They don’t have to learn a new program. It’s great that we can use an iPad or a Chromebook. Our school is one to one with chrome books so I don’t have to worry about having extra technology for them. I was surprised by the speed and power that it has as well as it was a little bigger than I thought it was going to be. We have not taken it outside yet but I have no doubt that it would handle outside very well. We have run into a little problem such as if the kids drive it to aggressively it gets hot and gives them a warning. I like that it gives them a warning but I am a little surprised that they’re able to make it get hot that easily. I was also surprised at how long it took to charge the battery. It takes about a full school day to charge it all the way.
Der Orginalpreis ist sehr hoch, daher habe ich mich fr einen gebrauchten Artikel entschieden um ein Drittel gnstiger. Habe den Kauf nicht bereut. Es fehlten nur die Farbvorlagen und der Plastikschlssel fr das Batteriefach sonst wie Orginal.
Ich habe diesen Roboter gekauft um die Einfache Prgrammmierbarkeit ber EDU App und die Steuerung ber das IPhon zu erkunden. Das Fahren macht nach etwas bung auch sehr viel Spa. Fr Schler mit Englischkenntnis sehr zu empfehlen aber auch fr Erwachsene mit Neugierde.
Der Orginalpreis ist sehr hoch, daher habe ich mich fr einen gebrauchten Artikel entschieden um ein Drittel gnstiger. Habe den Kauf nicht bereut. Es fehlten nur die Farbvorlagen und der Plastikschlssel fr das Batteriefach sonst wie Orginal.
Ich habe diesen Roboter gekauft um die Einfache Prgrammmierbarkeit ber EDU App und die Steuerung ber das IPhon zu erkunden. Das Fahren macht nach etwas bung auch sehr viel Spa. Fr Schler mit Englischkenntnis sehr zu empfehlen aber auch fr Erwachsene mit Neugierde.
Heard a lot of people having issues not lasting long for play or use. So far had for a while and still does work. Have lots of fun and long play time.
Heard a lot of people having issues not lasting long for play or use. So far had for a while and still does work. Have lots of fun and long play time.
*Note- I waited to give my review because I wanted to better text the reliability of RVR. It passed all my test and more!
Thank you Sphero for continuing to put out great robots for fun and learning. I can see how a teacher could use these in tons of STEM lessons.
*Note- I waited to give my review because I wanted to better text the reliability of RVR. It passed all my test and more!
Thank you Sphero for continuing to put out great robots for fun and learning. I can see how a teacher could use these in tons of STEM lessons.
The RVR has been a hit with all of my STEM classes! The students have used the SPRK and Minis before, but the ruggedness and new capabilities of the RVR bring new challenges to the table. Looking forward to centering more projects around the RVR, and would definitely purchase more in the future.
The RVR has been a hit with all of my STEM classes! The students have used the SPRK and Minis before, but the ruggedness and new capabilities of the RVR bring new challenges to the table. Looking forward to centering more projects around the RVR, and would definitely purchase more in the future.
When I received the RVR unit, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to use right out of the box. Using the Sphero Edu app, it is really simple to drive and program immediately. Sphero is a trusted brand for me, and the educational support provided by this company is a huge value for me as a teacher.
Most of my students (ages 7-10) already have experience with several programmable robots, and they were eager to begin using the RVR! Every single student, regardless of experience, was able to use the app right away and start programming. As a teacher, I really appreciate the sturdiness of the RVR in a school environment. The treads and the roll cage seem to add to the RVR’s durability around a lot of excited young children.
I’m even more excited about the additional advanced capabilities available with the RVR. The expansion port and options that come with an open platform make this particular unit extremely versatile. I’m hoping to use the RVR as a Mars Rover simulator with my classroom, and I know my students will be able to imagine additional possibilities with this unit because of its adaptability. I might be even more excited than my students about all the options we’ll have with the RVR!
Disclosure: As a classroom teacher with a social media presence and occasional presenter in educational technology, I was given a Sphero RVR unit for review purposes. I was asked to share honest feedback about the RVR. My review reflects my personal and professional experience with my current students and honest opinion about the product.
When I received the RVR unit, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to use right out of the box. Using the Sphero Edu app, it is really simple to drive and program immediately. Sphero is a trusted brand for me, and the educational support provided by this company is a huge value for me as a teacher.
Most of my students (ages 7-10) already have experience with several programmable robots, and they were eager to begin using the RVR! Every single student, regardless of experience, was able to use the app right away and start programming. As a teacher, I really appreciate the sturdiness of the RVR in a school environment. The treads and the roll cage seem to add to the RVR’s durability around a lot of excited young children.
I’m even more excited about the additional advanced capabilities available with the RVR. The expansion port and options that come with an open platform make this particular unit extremely versatile. I’m hoping to use the RVR as a Mars Rover simulator with my classroom, and I know my students will be able to imagine additional possibilities with this unit because of its adaptability. I might be even more excited than my students about all the options we’ll have with the RVR!
Disclosure: As a classroom teacher with a social media presence and occasional presenter in educational technology, I was given a Sphero RVR unit for review purposes. I was asked to share honest feedback about the RVR. My review reflects my personal and professional experience with my current students and honest opinion about the product.
The RVR is a very different form factor than their previous models. I’ll admit that I was worried about the treads getting clogged up, especially considering we have a dog who sheds in the house. However, when we unboxed it and fired it up, we found that it didn’t seem to be bothered by dirt, by dust, or by pet hair. In fact, it rolled right over all sorts of obstacles that we put in the way. Out of the box, it is extremely responsive, and easily controllable through the app. We found the RVR even easier to control than previous Sphero bots due to how easy it is to identify a ‘front’ and ‘back’. Even young children can take the RVR out of the box and have a great time controlling it.
However, that barely scratches the surface of what the RVR offers. With the inclusion of a UART expansion port and ability to provide power to a device through USB, it is possible to add accessories, sensors, and all sorts of tech-magic to the RVR. After reviewing ideas shared on Sphero’s discussion forums, I am currently planning to add a Raspberry Pi Zero W and camera to the RVR, allowing it to serve as a remote ‘sentry’ while we are not at home. I’m currently working on 3d printing a custom rig to hold them, which will be attached to the expansion shell that is included in the box.
There are a lot of gadgets available for home use or in the classroom. But I don’t know of any that are as well manufactured and that have as high of a ceiling as the RVR does. It is an open platform that is infinitely expandable. The kids and I are looking forward to seeing just how far the RVR will take us!
Disclosure: As a frequent presenter about educational technology, I received a review unit to put through its paces. I was asked to share honest feedback about the RVR. The information shared here is my own personal impressions of the product.
The RVR is a very different form factor than their previous models. I’ll admit that I was worried about the treads getting clogged up, especially considering we have a dog who sheds in the house. However, when we unboxed it and fired it up, we found that it didn’t seem to be bothered by dirt, by dust, or by pet hair. In fact, it rolled right over all sorts of obstacles that we put in the way. Out of the box, it is extremely responsive, and easily controllable through the app. We found the RVR even easier to control than previous Sphero bots due to how easy it is to identify a ‘front’ and ‘back’. Even young children can take the RVR out of the box and have a great time controlling it.
However, that barely scratches the surface of what the RVR offers. With the inclusion of a UART expansion port and ability to provide power to a device through USB, it is possible to add accessories, sensors, and all sorts of tech-magic to the RVR. After reviewing ideas shared on Sphero’s discussion forums, I am currently planning to add a Raspberry Pi Zero W and camera to the RVR, allowing it to serve as a remote ‘sentry’ while we are not at home. I’m currently working on 3d printing a custom rig to hold them, which will be attached to the expansion shell that is included in the box.
There are a lot of gadgets available for home use or in the classroom. But I don’t know of any that are as well manufactured and that have as high of a ceiling as the RVR does. It is an open platform that is infinitely expandable. The kids and I are looking forward to seeing just how far the RVR will take us!
Disclosure: As a frequent presenter about educational technology, I received a review unit to put through its paces. I was asked to share honest feedback about the RVR. The information shared here is my own personal impressions of the product.
When I first purchased the RVR I was a little nervous on how to incorporate it in the classroom, but this was remedied as soon as I downloaded the app. I love the lesson plans on the Sphero Edu App. It makes it easy to incorporate the RVR into my classroom on a daily basis. This is a great product and I would recommend it for any teacher, parent, or child to use for entertainment and learning.
When I first purchased the RVR I was a little nervous on how to incorporate it in the classroom, but this was remedied as soon as I downloaded the app. I love the lesson plans on the Sphero Edu App. It makes it easy to incorporate the RVR into my classroom on a daily basis. This is a great product and I would recommend it for any teacher, parent, or child to use for entertainment and learning.
I am a teacher and like using Spheros with students. They are great to teach elementary students block coding concepts in an enjoyable way. I was interested to see how students reacted to the RVR. They absolutely loved it. It had all the functions of a Sphero but in a new, exciting way. I haven’t even tried to use the programmable Micro:bit and Raspberry Pi functions with it yet. I think those features will add just more fun and challenges for the students. Now I need to figure out how to get more of these in the hands of students. A great way to get students interested in STEAM/STEM challenges. Well done, Sphero.
I am a teacher and like using Spheros with students. They are great to teach elementary students block coding concepts in an enjoyable way. I was interested to see how students reacted to the RVR. They absolutely loved it. It had all the functions of a Sphero but in a new, exciting way. I haven’t even tried to use the programmable Micro:bit and Raspberry Pi functions with it yet. I think those features will add just more fun and challenges for the students. Now I need to figure out how to get more of these in the hands of students. A great way to get students interested in STEAM/STEM challenges. Well done, Sphero.