# Sphero Bolt

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### PRISMATIC PERFECTION

Sphero BOLT’s eye-catching, programmable 8x8 light matrix opens up an endless array of coding and gaming capabilities. Use advanced sensors to track speed, acceleration, and direction, or drive BOLT without having to aim your robot thanks to the compass. BOLT also features infrared communication, allowing your robot to “talk” with other BOLTs. Equipped with Bluetooth SMART and a strong scratch-resistant shell, this robot’s brawn matches its brilliance.

* **Advanced Sensors**

  Keep tabs on BOLT’s speed and direction with built-in sensors for programming.
* **LED Matrix**

  Sphero BOLT was built to shine with 8x8 LED Matrix that animates and displays real-time data.
* **Infrared Communication**

  BOLT to BOLT communication enables new games and advanced coding tactics.

### IRIDESCENT EXPERIENCES

Program BOLT with the Sphero Edu app from nearly any mobile or desktop device, discover awesome community-created activities, or just drive and play. Create and customize games and learn to code by drawing on your screen, using Scratch™ blocks, or writing JavaScript text.

![Create & Customize Games](https://2xkovp-p045k91rjvr9.cloudmaestro.com/7Gqp0Otqt/media/catalog/product/cache/34c4bf04edb10bb4438901ae44e078f4/b/o/abolt-createandcustomizegames.png.pagespeed.ic.3ritZWxWMV.webp)

Create & Customize Games![Draw, Block & Text Coding](https://2b9xsr-p045k91rjvr9.cloudmaestro.com/7Gqp0Otqt/media/catalog/product/cache/34c4bf04edb10bb4438901ae44e078f4/b/o/abolt-drawblockandtextcoding.png.pagespeed.ic.9shyIeV4Em.webp)

Draw, Block & Text Coding![Discover Awesome Activities](https://bk0hgy-p045k91rjvr9.cloudmaestro.com/7Gqp0Otqt/media/catalog/product/cache/34c4bf04edb10bb4438901ae44e078f4/b/o/abolt-discoverawesomeactivities.png.pagespeed.ic.fK0rtIWu6k.webp)

Discover Awesome Activities![https://www.sphero.com/media/catalog/product/cache/34c4bf04edb10bb4438901ae44e078f4/b/o/bolt-driveandplay.png](https://2xkovp-p045k91rjvr9.cloudmaestro.com/7Gqp0Otqt/media/catalog/product/cache/34c4bf04edb10bb4438901ae44e078f4/b/o/abolt-driveandplay.png.pagespeed.ic.zAAqYZ9Ict.webp)

Drive & Play

## What's in the box

* Sphero BOLT
* Inductive charging base with USB charging cable
* Protractor with heading, directions, and clock
* Quick Start guide to get you rolling
* Sticker sheet
* Sphero Play app available for download on iOS and Android
* Swift Playgrounds app available for download on iOS. Works with the Sphero Arcade and Sphero Template playgrounds
* Sphero Edu app available for download on iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows, and Chrome

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