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Life & fun · February 19, 2019

Sphero RVR

Sphero's newest programmable, driving robot.

Sphero RVR launched on February 19, 2019 with 85 votes, #431 of 3,290 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

Sphero RVR is an all-terrain programmable robot designed for users interested in robotics and coding. The robot is drivable and programmable immediately after purchase and features high torque capabilities with a diverse set of sensors. It integrates with the Sphero Edu app, allowing users to control and program the robot's movements and functions without requiring additional setup or equipment.

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From the sources

RVR is our all-terrain, high torque robot – it’s drivable and programmable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors and built upon our tried and true Sphero Edu app.

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