SpheroMini (Blue)
Small programmable rolling robot with an interchangeable blue shell, inertial sensors and a color LED. Uses the Sphero Edu or Play app for coding and remote control.
- Form
- companion
- Purpose
- Introductory coding and play
Specifications
Manufacturer-reported hardware and purchase details. Configuration differences stay with each value.
| Attribute | Reported value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth range | 10 m | 2026-10-26 |
| Environment | ||
| Water resistance | Not waterproof | 2026-10-26 |
| Interaction | ||
| Lighting | Programmable color LED | 2026-10-26 |
| Mobility | ||
| Maximum speed | Up to 1 m/s | 2026-10-26 |
| Package | ||
| Included accessories | Micro-USB cable, three traffic cones and six bowling pins | 2026-10-26 |
| Physical | ||
| Shell | Interchangeable shell; fitted shell required for driving | 2026-10-26 |
| Power | ||
| Charging | Micro-USB; approximately one hour | 2026-10-26 |
| Playtime | Approximately 45 minutes per charge | 2026-10-26 |
| Purchase | ||
| Availability and region | Mini Blue is orderable in the official US store; confirm delivery destination. | 2026-10-26 |
| Pricing basis | US$50 for the Mini Blue robot; shipping and taxes depend on destination. | 2026-10-26 |
| Sensors | ||
| Motion sensors | Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders | 2026-10-26 |
| Software | ||
| Apps | Sphero Edu and Sphero Play | 2026-10-26 |
| Coding | Draw, Blocks and Text canvases in Sphero Edu | 2026-10-26 |
Evidence map
1 of 25 measurements have records. Each column shows a kind of evidence, not a performance rating. Select a count to read the records.
| Measurement | Manufacturer reported | Demonstrated | Community tested | Independently benchmarked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | ||||
| Autonomous completion | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Failure recovery | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Intervention burden | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Intervention frequency | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Novelty degradation | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Endurance & reliability | ||||
| Charging time | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Energy per task | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Mission failure rate | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Working runtime | 1 | No records | No records | No records |
| Interaction | ||||
| Human setup time | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Instruction following | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Response latency | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Manipulation | ||||
| Door opening | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Fine manipulation | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Multistep execution | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Object retrieval | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Unfamiliar-object grasping | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Mobility | ||||
| Load carrying | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Obstacle avoidance | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Room navigation | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Stair climbing | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Travel speed | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Ownership | ||||
| Cost per successful task | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Operating cost | No records | No records | No records | No records |
| Purchase cost | No records | No records | No records | No records |
— No records: not assessed, not zero performance. Some measurements may not apply to this form factor. Counts indicate documentation, not quality or independent verification.
Evidence records
Claims stay attributed. Read each record for hardware, conditions, limitations and disclosures.
1 of 1 records
| Record / measurement | Attribution / context | Result | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|
Working runtime Working runtime · manufacturer claimSphero reports approximately 45 minutes of playtime from a full charge. | Manufacturer reported Omblet editorial Environment unspecified | No measured value | 2026-10-26 |
In the hands of owners
Public robot profiles, configurations and experience from the people using this model.