Sphero describes BOLT+ as having a 128 × 128 LCD, replacing the original BOLT matrix, and retaining compatibility with original BOLT lessons.
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Sphero BOLT+
A programmable rolling robot for classroom movement and sensor activities. It suits practical coding lessons, but needs compatible devices and time to prepare the activities.
Display128 × 128 LCD replaces original BOLT’s matrix.Manufacturer source
ChargingQi wireless charging.Manufacturer source
RuntimeTypically six–eight hours according to Sphero’s support comparison.Manufacturer source
SoftwareSphero Edu on supported iOS, Android, Chromebook and Mac devices.Manufacturer source
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Capability
What can it actually do?
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Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Programmed rolling and sensor feedback. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Compatible devices, classroom setup and usable lesson time matter more than the number of advertised sensors.
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02 / Can it actually do it?
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Specifications and configuration
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| Item | Documented detail | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Sphero describes BOLT+ as having a 128 × 128 LCD, replacing the original BOLT matrix, and retaining compatibility with original BOLT lessons. | Source 1 |
| Programmable inputs | The maker lists programmable distance and ambient-light events and a drive block for manual driving while a programme runs. | Source 1 |
| Connection | Sphero says BOLT+ connects by Bluetooth and displays an individual robot ID to help select the correct unit. | Source 2 |
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128 × 128 LCD replaces original BOLT’s matrix.
Manufacturer sourceQi wireless charging.
Manufacturer sourceTypically six–eight hours according to Sphero’s support comparison.
Manufacturer sourceSphero Edu on supported iOS, Android, Chromebook and Mac devices.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Sphero BOLT+
BOLT+ is distinct from original BOLT. Sphero identifies the newer model by its LCD rather than the original LED matrix; confirm the physical model and app selection.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
For a class, label and charge robots and match the displayed ID to the connected device. Check current app and operating-system compatibility before buying. Test the intended floor and establish a safe clear area; support, battery service and regional warranty remain open. A rolling route is an opportunity to examine the gap between a programmed instruction and a physical result. Measure the finish position across repeated runs and record the surface, starting orientation and collisions. Keep manual driving separate from programmed movement, especially when both occur in one session. For longer-term ownership, test whether a new learner can reconnect after sleep and identify the right robot without repeatedly needing an adult. Published lesson compatibility does not establish that all classroom devices will work.
Support, software and repairs
BOLT+ retains compatibility with original BOLT lessons using a matrix emulator, while adding display and event blocks. Confirm app/device versions, classroom pack contents, sealed-battery service and warranty. The maker’s school-day estimate depends on use; compatibility with lessons does not make the old and new hardware identical.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
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- Battery endurance, repairability and task accuracy are unverified.
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Meet BOLT+: the next evolution of our most popular coding robot
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- help.sphero.com Source checked 2026-10-27
- help.sphero.com Source checked 2026-10-27
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