Sphero is a robot ball with several features that can be controlled through mobile apps, including computer programs that the students build. The main features are:
• Rolling. The Sphero can roll at a given speed and heading for a given amount of time.
• Colors. The Sphero can light up in any color.
• Bluetooth. Sphero connects to devices such an iPads, iPhones, and Android phones and tablets through wireless Bluetooth connections. This allows the Sphero to be controlled by apps.