Introducing Blueprint Robotics: Robotics redefined.
What if every classroom could capture the energy, creativity, and engagement of competitive robotics?
With Blueprint Robotics, it can.
With this modular system (yes, with a ready-to-roll swerve drive 👀), students design and build their own robots using snap-together mechanical parts and electronics, so they can experience early wins to build confidence and stay engaged with complex engineering concepts.
Blueprint Robotics brings the excitement of robotics into the classroom so more students can build, compete, and discover what they're capable of.
Comment "ROBOTICS" to learn more.
🚨Good news for schools 🚨
Upgrading your classrooms with the latest Sphero robots just got easier and more budget-friendly!
With the BOLT+ Upgrade Program, you can trade in your SPRK, SPRK+, or BOLT robots and save big on BOLT+.
Here’s how simple it is:
✅ Return a single SPRK, SPRK+, or BOLT → Save $55 on a new BOLT+ robot
✅ Return a full SPRK, SPRK+, or BOLT Power Pack → Save $1,000 on a new BOLT+ Power Pack
No matter how well-loved (or well-worn) your current robots are, they still qualify. It’s our way of saying thanks for being part of the Sphero community.
Comment “UPGRADE” to learn more.
Summer is almost here and everyone is ready to unplug and relax, even your Sphero robots! ☀️🔋
Before you pack them away for vacation, here’s how to keep them charged up and classroom-ready:
🧼 First things first: give your robots a quick wipe-down. Make sure they’re unplugged, avoid the charging ports, and let everything dry completely before storing.
🚙 indi
• Charge to about 70%
• Turn robots off
• Unplug any Class Pack charging cases
⚡ BOLT+
• Charge to about 70%
• Fully power down robots (not just Sleep Mode!)
• Unplug Power Packs
🤖 RVR+
• Charge to about 70% (you should see 2 LEDs light up when pressing the indicator button)
• Remove the batteries
• Take the treads off to help them keep their shape
📦 Store everything in a cool, dry place, either in the original case or a standard storage bin.
Comment “SUMMER” and we’ll send you the full robot care guide! 🌴
🚨Big news for Sphero Competitions 👀
We’re excited to officially partner with @teamalliancestem to bring even more fun, accessibility, and student-powered learning to this season!
This year, there are TWO ways for teams to compete:
🤖 Sphero Robotics Missions
Teams tackle autonomous coding challenges using indi, BOLT, or RVR.
🤖 Sphero Robotics Competition
Teams use Blueprint Robotics to face off in head-to-head matches and Tech Trials.
Learn more at TEAMAlliance.org.
“I want every kid to know that it’s for them and feel that success. They feel like they can do this. They feel like they can succeed with it, and like they’re curious enough to continue to move on with their robotics education.”
Built by educators, world champions, and people who genuinely LOVE robotics, Blueprint Robotis is designed to spark confidence early and keep students engaged.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at our “why” 👀
Thank you, teachers! 💙
We’re constantly inspired by the way you bring Sphero to life, whether it’s through a creative new lesson, empowering student exploration, or curating those “aha!” moments that stick with students long after class ends.
This week (and every week), we appreciate everything you do. 🙌
We had an absolute blast giving the FIRST community a first look at Blueprint Robotics at Champs this weekend. 🤖🔥
From taking the swerve drive for a spin to jumping into building with the kits, it was awesome seeing everyone dive right in (and immediately start thinking about how to push it further 👀).
And to top it all off, huge congrats to Alyssa, our Blueprint Robotics Product Manager, and her team, @theholycows , for taking home the win on Einstein! 🏆 What a way to cap off an incredible weekend.
What makes Blueprint Robotics a game-changer for STEM classrooms? 🤖
It’s all about getting students into the fun faster.
With a ready-to-use competition-grade swerve drive base and guided Rapid Robot builds, students quickly reach the hands-on problem solving that makes robotics exciting.
⚙️ Build a working robot in just 1–2 class periods—no tools required
🧠 Learn by doing with 6 guided Rapid Robot builds that walk students through the core components and systems of a robot
🏁 Collaborate, compete, and keep the energy high with classroom competitions
The result? Early wins, stronger confidence, and students who are excited to keep going.
Comment "ROBOTICS" or visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, peas and carrots...
Some combos just make sense. 🤝 indi + Snap is one of them.
Together, this duo helps early learners explore rapid prototyping, engineering design, and computational thinking in an approachable and engaging way.
Plus, we've even created a 3D printable Snap adapter for indi to go further with the learning. Find it at the link in our bio.
Curious how competition-level robotics can fit into a class period—and reach more students? 🤔
➡️ Join the Blueprint Robotics webinar on May 12!
In this session, we'll walk through the full system—from first build through iteration, in-class competition, and the curriculum that supports it all. You'll also get an early look at where Sphero competitions are heading and how to get your program involved.
Live attendees can ask questions directly of the team behind Blueprint Robotics and will earn a PD certificate for attending.
Comment "WEBINAR" below or visit the link in our bio to register.
These 3rd graders took learning about their hometown to the next level. 🏡
After exploring local history and learning about how a community functions, they designed their own model town and programmed robots to travel between locations. The lesson was even completed by a visit from the mayor!
Credit: Gayle Woelfel / Facebook
Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Check out this fun activity from @innovatelabcy !
Students learned about the importance of protecting the Earth through practices like reducing, reusing, recycling, and avoiding littering. Then, they put their learning to work by coding indi to clean up and deliver litter to the bin.
Credit: @innovatelabcy / Instagram
