Spherical robot "SPRK +" for programming learning which advances while swimming or swimming underwater

Although the importance of programming education is being questioned around the world, programming work is hard to attach, so many tools for expanding its "entrance" have been developed. Among them, a spherical robot that operates using smartphone or tablet applications "SPRK +"It's a tool that you can learn programming while you are crazy because you can swim underwater and swim underwater, because of its overwhelming power performance.

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You can easily understand what kind of programming learning tool is "SPRK +" by looking at the following movie.

SPRK + - YouTube


"SPRK +" is "Curious" or ...


"invention"


It is a tool to foster 'creativity'.


SPRK + arrived. Not only children but also father are excited.


The transparent round sphere that comes out of the box is SPRK +. It can be charged by placing it on a dedicated charger, and the continuous driving time is 60 minutes.


SPRK + is equipped with a gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, LED light, and it operates with a smartphone or tablet application.


Programming requires no code. Program style by programming icons side by side, with SPRK + you can learn programming even for small children.


While rotating, it travels by 2 meters per second, stops ... ...


It is possible to direct all of the comical movements of SPRK + by turning on the LED light, using the application all by yourself.


Bluetooth Smart is used for SPRK + connection, and you can fly in the range of about 30 meters.


A boy who runs SPRK + on the poolside.


SPRK + jumped into the pool.


However SPRK + is waterproof so there is no problem.


The UV-coated polycarbonate body is also resistant to scratches and impacts, so you can use it without choosing a location.


Because it can be customized with the application, SPRK + has a fun way to enjoy it.


Advance the maze ...


Bowling or ...



It can be incorporated into the system and used as a power source to move the gear ......


How to use such as boat racing is up to the idea.


SPRK + is an improved version of SPRK released in 2015, the body became transparent, and it became possible to light the LED light. The application programming SPRK + is compatible with Android · iOS · AmazonApps, and it is developed with a focus on the point that it is difficult to have intolerable programming even for inexperienced children.


SPRK + is on sale at the official website below for $ 129.99 (about 14,000 yen).

SPRK + - Sphero Store
http://store.sphero.com/products/sprk-plus


In addition, I made SPRK +SpheroIs also famous for making the toy radio control of the new droid "BB - 8" that appeared in the awakening of Star Wars episode 7 / Force.

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