GO-ANYWHERE, DO-ANYTHING PROGRAMMABLE ROBOT - Our most versatile programmable robot yet, packed with a diverse suite of sensors and built for customization. Drive RVR+ precisely and accurately right out of the box – no assembly or complicated setup required.
ADVANCED SENSORS & ENHANCED GEARBOX - Packed with on-board sensors including an improved color sensor allowing for more accuracy in programming RVR+ to see colors in its environment, a light sensor, IR, accelerometer, and gyroscope. The RVR+ gearbox has been redesigned to improve torque, payload capacity, and durability to take your inventions further.
PROGRAM IT - Use the free Sphero Edu app for an introduction to computer science and programming. Students can program RVR+ with draw & drive, blocks, or JavaScript. RVR+ can also be programmed using the Sphero Public SDK and API libraries for more advanced hackers and makers, making it the ultimate programming robot for coders of all levels.
BUILD ON IT - Simple enough for a novice to get started, but advanced enough to create anything your imagination can come up with. RVR+s customizable expansion plate allows you connect most third-party hardware including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit, and Sphero’s own littleBits.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - Optimized rechargeable and swappable battery to keep programs, inventions, and classroom projects running without any downtime.
Product Specifications
Product Dimensions: 1.97 x 1.57 x 874.8 inches
Item Weight: 5.05 pounds
ASIN: B0BLF8CLQF
Item model number: 940-0601
Manufacturer recommended age: 8 months and up
Batteries: 1 A batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank: #262,362 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #344 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots #2,509 in Kids' Electronics
Global Trade Identification Number: 00810876026017
Product Information
Product description
RVR+ - the fun way to get rolling on building, coding, and computer science skills
RVR+ is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot and is optimized for the middle and high school classrooms and makerspaces. It’s drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customization. RVR+ is expandable and made for novice to advanced programmers. Students learn coding & computer science skills and robotics engineering 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.
Tech Specs
Removable cover plate & developer plate with quick-release button
Removable, protective roll cage
Removable, rechargeable battery
4-pin UART expansion port to connect to any 3rd-party hardware like Raspberry Pi
5V 2.1A USB-A on-board connectivity to power projects using RVR+’s battery
Compatible with Sphero Edu app on iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows & Chrome
Connect & Go
RVR+ is a mobile robot that you can drive right out of the box. Connect your smartphone, tablet, or computer to RVR+ using Bluetooth and the Sphero Edu App and drive it anywhere! When you’re ready to start coding, log in to the Sphero Edu and program your RVR+.
Beginner to Advanced Programming
Beginners can start out with Draw & Drive before diving into drag-and-drop Blocks and JavaScript. Ready for more? Integrate RVR+'s powerful on-board sensors into your programming projects and coding creations, then share them with the world.
Compatible with 3rd-Party Hardware
Take your programming to the next level and create with RVR+. Expand its capabilities with third-party hardware like Raspberry Pi or go even further using Sphero’s public SDK library. Level up your skills by programming RVR+ in Python using the MakeCode, the micro:bit Python editor, or an IDE of your choice.
Swappable, Rechargeable Battery
Keep your programs, inventions, and classroom projects running without any downtime. Replace your battery or power up your RVR+ while your other battery charges. Pick up an additional battery so that driving, coding, and hacking never stops.