--- product_id: 48390069 title: "Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly" brand: "sphero" price: "£69.99" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sphero" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48390069-mini-blue-coding-robot-ball-for-kids-fun-stem-ai store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Bluetooth 10m app connectivity 1-hour rechargeable battery life Gyroscope & Accelerometer tech Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly **Brand:** sphero **Price:** £69.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🤖 Code, play, and lead the future—one mini roll at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly by sphero - **How much does it cost?** £69.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48390069-mini-blue-coding-robot-ball-for-kids-fun-stem-ai) ## Best For - sphero enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sphero brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Multi-Mode Fun:** Drive with joystick, tilt, or slingshot modes and control in-app games for endless interactive entertainment. - • **Code Like a Pro:** Supports block coding, JavaScript, and Python via the free Sphero Edu app—perfect for beginners and future coders alike. - • **Safe & Screen-Smart:** No external data or open AI prompts—just guided, secure exploration designed for confident, worry-free STEM discovery. - • **AI Literacy Starter Kit:** Hands-on learning that builds foundational skills in algorithms, debugging, and AI thinking—future-proof your child’s education. - • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** A ping-pong ball-sized robot packed with advanced sensors and colorful LEDs for immersive STEM play. ## Overview The Sphero Mini is a compact, app-enabled robotic ball designed for ages 8 and up, combining fun and education through coding and AI literacy. Equipped with gyroscope and accelerometer sensors, colorful LEDs, and Bluetooth connectivity, it offers multiple drive modes and programming options (block coding, JavaScript, Python) via free apps. With a 1-hour rechargeable battery and a durable, tabletop-friendly design, it’s a perfect STEM tool that encourages hands-on learning and problem-solving in a safe, guided environment. ## Description From the manufacturer Sphero Mini One of the world's smallest app-enabled robotic ball. That we know of. Driving. Gaming. Coding. Fun-sized Drive, play, and learn to code—all in one tiny robot. Sphero Mini is a ping-pong-size programmable ball packed with sensors, colourful LEDs, and multiple ways to explore. Use the Sphero Play app to drive, race, and game your way into coding basics, or connect to the Sphero Edu App to start programming with block coding, JavaScript, or Python. Through hands-on play, students learn to sense, decide, and act—building the same foundations that power intelligent systems. From algorithms and pattern recognition to debugging and logic, Sphero Mini helps learners build the thinking skills behind AI literacy. Tech Specs iOS 10+ and Android 5.0+ compatible Interchangeable, removable plastic shell Gyroscope and Accelerometer LED Lights Bluetooth connection (10 metre range) Micro USB charging (almost 1 hour of play on a full charge) Free app: Sphero Mini app available through iTunes or Google Play Height: 42 mm/Width: 42 mm/Weight: 46 g Little robot. Lotta fun Face Drive Smile, frown, tilt your head left and right, and get weird with it. See how Mini moves with your expressions. Drive Modes Tilt, pull back, or steer with Joystick mode—Mini moves wherever you guide it in the Sphero Play app. Games Use the ball as a controller to shoot through space, race through a tunnel, or destroy a polygon of bricks. Learn to Code & Think Like AI With the Sphero Edu app, use block coding, JavaScript, or Python to program Mini—building foundations for AI literacy through coding and debugging. Review: Amazing! - Oh my gosh! What a great price (£25) for this mini sphero. I bought 2. One for each son. I also text all their friends parents and told them to buy them too which they did! The mini does all the same things as the regular sized one, it's great value. Coding is massive in schools right now and this is a great, fun way to help your children understand coding and get ahead of the game. Review: Brilliant toy and educational too. - Played with one of the large models in an Apple store with my daughter. It was great fun. Bought this when on offer for £25 which was an absolute bargain. This was our most played with toy over Christmas and still amuses both adults and children. As my daughter gets older I’ll teach her how to code using the scratch-like interface. ## Features - Warning:Children can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Keep uninflated balloons away from children. Discard broken balloons at once. - Warning:Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended - LITTLE ROBOT, BIG IDEAS: Sphero Mini packs serious learning into a fun, tabletop-friendly robot the size of a ping pong ball. Its gyroscope, accelerometer, and colourful LED lights make it an excellent way to start coding and exploring how data, logic, and sensors power intelligent systems. - LEARN TO CODE & THINK LIKE AI: Use the free Sphero Edu app to draw, drag blocks, or write text (Python or JavaScript) while discovering how real-world machines sense and respond to their environment—no autonomous AI required. - DRIVE, PLAY & EXPLORE: With the Sphero Play app, drive Mini using joystick, tilt, or slingshot modes, or use it as a controller for fun in-app games. - FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND: From playful problem-solving to programming fundamentals, Mini builds skills that lay the groundwork for future STEM and AI learning. - SAFE, GUIDED LEARNING: No external data or open prompts in Sphero's AI Assistant—just hands-on exploration designed to make coding and AI literacy accessible for all learners. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B072B6QVVW | | Age Range Description | 8 years to 99 years | | Age range (description) | 8 years to 99 years | | Best Sellers Rank | 45,203 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 49 in Toy Robots | | Brand | Sphero | | Brand Name | Sphero | | Colour | Blue | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,246 Reviews | | Educational Objective | STEAM learning and coding skills development | | Educational objective | STEAM learning and coding skills development | | Form Factor | Ball | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00817961020493 | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 40 x 40 x 40 millimetres | | Item Type Name | Mini App Enabled Robot | | Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Sphero | | Manufacturer Part Number | M001BRW | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer | | Material Type | Plastic | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 99 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 96.0 | | Model Number | M001BRW | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | rechargeable_battery | | Set Name | Sphero Mini | | Size | 1.57" | | Subject Character | Robot | | Theme | technology education and programming | | UPC | 817961020493 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Images ![Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ioFHqXsqL.jpg) ![Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Cc-wOpwiL.jpg) ![Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61agR-yOZaL.jpg) ![Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UAbSvkPAL.jpg) ![Mini Blue Coding Robot Ball for Kids | Fun STEM & AI Learning and Gaming | For Ages 8+ | Tabletop Friendly - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cG2EvsXAL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What age are these good for ?? I have a 7 and 5 year old** A: It says 8 years and above on the description **Q: to you have to code it?** A: no u dont. but u can download the edu app and cod it if u want. but no u can play with it as soon as its charged using the sphero mini app. (2 different apps) its good fun. **Q: Accessories included?** A: cable **Q: is this rechargable?** A: Yes. It plugs into the mains with a common USB charging cable. It comes with a short cable for this purpose. You will need a "USB plug" to plug into the mains. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing! *by L***Y on 26 November 2019* Oh my gosh! What a great price (£25) for this mini sphero. I bought 2. One for each son. I also text all their friends parents and told them to buy them too which they did! The mini does all the same things as the regular sized one, it's great value. Coding is massive in schools right now and this is a great, fun way to help your children understand coding and get ahead of the game. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant toy and educational too. *by K***S on 24 February 2020* Played with one of the large models in an Apple store with my daughter. It was great fun. Bought this when on offer for £25 which was an absolute bargain. This was our most played with toy over Christmas and still amuses both adults and children. As my daughter gets older I’ll teach her how to code using the scratch-like interface. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun. *by J***B on 27 February 2019* Great fun! A really good way to start conversations with your kids about lots of science and technology concepts! ## Frequently Bought Together - Sphero Mini (Blue) - Coding Robot Ball - Educational Coding and Gaming for Kids and Teens - Bluetooth Connectivity - Interactive and Fun Learning Experience for Ages 8+ - Aenllosi Organizer Storage Case Replacement for Sphero Mini The App-Controlled Robot Ball (Blue) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48390069-mini-blue-coding-robot-ball-for-kids-fun-stem-ai](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/48390069-mini-blue-coding-robot-ball-for-kids-fun-stem-ai) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*