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| Compare by | SpheroMini |
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| The decision essentials | |
| What it does | Mini is a small programmable ball for tabletop driving, obstacle games and a first step into coding. Learners can steer it in an app or create movement sequences with Sphero Edu, using the included cones and pins for simple activities. |
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| Capabilities & performance | |
| Sensors | Gyroscope and accelerometer |
| Drive system | App-controlled spherical robot |
| Programming tools | Sphero Edu Draw, Blocks and Text; Sphero Play driving |
| Navigation sensors | Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders |
| Priced configuration | One blue Mini robot; activity cones and pins included |
| Budget, availability & sources | |
| Exact edition | Mini |
| Price in USD | USD 50 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
| Availability & support | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. |
| Catalogue checked on | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Product sources | |
| SpheroMini |
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The decision essentials |
| What it does |
Mini is a small programmable ball for tabletop driving, obstacle games and a first step into coding. Learners can steer it in an app or create movement sequences with Sphero Edu, using the included cones and pins for simple activities. |
| Good fit for |
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| Key strengths |
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| Trade-offs to consider |
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| Independent tests |
Capabilities & performance |
| Sensors |
Gyroscope and accelerometer |
| Drive system |
App-controlled spherical robot |
| Programming tools |
Sphero Edu Draw, Blocks and Text; Sphero Play driving |
| Navigation sensors |
Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders |
| Priced configuration |
One blue Mini robot; activity cones and pins included |
Budget, availability & sources |
| Exact edition |
Mini |
| Price in USD |
USD 50 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
| Availability & support |
Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. |
| Catalogue checked on |
| Oct 6, 2026 |
| Product sources |
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