6.7.1
2024-03-12
• Crash fixes for improved stability
6.7.0
2023-11-14
• Small adjustments to the block canvas tutorial, activities, and program UI
• Improved support for iOS 17
• Numerous bug fixes and crash fixes for improved stability
6.6.0
2023-08-14
• General maintenance updates for continued stability
• Various bug fixes and crash fixes
6.5.0
2023-06-12
• New 'Find My Robot' feature, which can be used to help identify your robot in a classroom setting
• New Text-to-Speech playback features for activity steps
• Added an aim animation for BOLT
• Added an optional firmware update system for BOLT
• Includes additional fixes for various programming bugs
• General maintenance updates for continued stability
• Various bug fixes and crash fixes
6.4.5
2023-03-13
• Includes various fixes that ensure programs work correctly with activities
6.4.4
2023-02-10
• Includes a fix for a RVR/RVR+ bug in the draw canvas
6.4.1
2022-10-31
• A fix for common crashes that were happening in the robot connection process
• A fix for a specific connection issue that caused connection failure for Sphero RVR robots
6.4.0
2022-10-13
• New RVR/RVR+ exclusive programming block! 'Drive to Distance' allows you to move RVR/RVR+ to a set distance.
• New RVR/RVR+ firmware.
• Fixes to ensure a responsive programming experience on iOS 16.
• Various bug fixes and UI improvements.
6.3.8
2022-10-03
• Fixes for robot aiming bugs
6.3.7
2022-09-05
• Programming and drive control improvements for RVR
• Various bug and crash fixes
6.3.6
2022-05-04
• Activity layout improvements for iPad
• Numerous improvements for general UI
• Various bug and crash fixes
• GIF playback fixes for activities
• Added support for dark mode theming
6.3.3
2021-08-24
• Video playback fixes for activities and programs
6.0.1
2020-10-21
• Numerous UI improvements
• Fixes for various crashes
• Localization fixes
• Improved support for iOS 10
• Other bug fixes
6.0.0
2020-08-19
• Design Overhaul: Major UI and design improvements make navigation easier for users.
• Class Codes: Teachers can now create virtual classrooms for students to access with class codes.
• Onboarding Improvements: A new landing page and sign in flow help users get to the right place in the app.
• Sign in With Apple: A new sign-in solution is available for home users on Apple devices running iOS 13 or newer.
5.3.6
2020-05-18
• Various bug fixes
5.3.4
2020-04-21
• A messaging system for important app notifications
• Various bug fixes
• Localization improvements
5.3.3
2020-02-28
• Dutch language support
• Localization improvements
• Connection improvements
• New Sphero Mini firmware with driving improvements
• Various bug fixes
5.3.2
2019-12-09
• Critical fix to the drive joystick on iOS 9.3.5
5.3.1
2019-12-03
• Various bug fixes
5.3.0
2019-10-09
• Sphero RVR support has been added!
• Various bug fixes
5.2.6
2019-09-26
• Finnish language support
5.2.5
2019-08-26
• Various bug fixes
5.2.4
2019-08-16
• QR code scanning added for quick access to programs and activities
• Support added for Sphero Computer Science Foundations activities
• Support added for Sphero Edu activity cards
• Various bug fixes
5.2.3
2019-07-24
• Various bug fixes
5.2.2
2019-07-18
• Improved full screen support for the 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro
• Sign in bug fixes and improvements
• Fixed a bug where SPRK+ aiming wasn't properly working in some instances
5.2.0
2018-09-29
Holy smokes, Sphero BOLT is already getting upgrades!
- Infrared: Added IR broadcasting plus automatic following and evading behaviors so BOLT can get swarmy
- Animations: Added an option to play once or loop animations forever. Also fixed a bug where animations could be deleted when tapping the redo button
5.1.1
2018-09-15
Support for the new Sphero BOLT robot is here! Our most advanced app-enabled robotic ball has tons of new features in Sphero Edu, including:
-8x8 LED Matrix: Animation studio, pixel building, and scrolling/static text
-Compass: Use to “Auto-Aim” BOLT or navigate in real-world directions
-Light sensor: Detect and react to the brightness in your environment
-Infrared sensors: Send proximity-based messages to/from BOLTs
-New Sounds: 8-Bit Game, Robot Talk, and Menu categories
Other Improvements:
-Robot Connection: Choose from a list of nearby bots to simplify classroom use
-Inline instruction: View activity instructions and code your bot all in one place
-Copy blocks from one program to another
5.1.0
2018-09-10
Support for the new Sphero BOLT robot is here! Our most advanced app-enabled robotic ball has tons of new features in Sphero Edu, including:
-8x8 LED Matrix: Animation studio, pixel building, and scrolling/static text
-Compass: Use to “Auto-Aim” BOLT or navigate in real-world directions
-Light sensor: Detect and react to the brightness in your environment
-Infrared sensors: Send proximity-based messages to/from BOLTs
-New Sounds: 8-Bit Game, Robot Talk, and Menu categories
Other Improvements:
-Robot Connection: Choose from a list of nearby bots to simplify classroom use
-Inline instruction: View activity instructions and code your bot all in one place
-Copy blocks from one program to another
5.0.2
2018-06-23
-Scratch blocks integration replaces the blocks canvas
-New block programming tools: undo/redo, zoom, and clean up
-New block commands: 150 new sounds, distance sensor, trig functions, and improved variable/function builder
-Activities and programs are translated to your local language
5.0.1
2018-06-19
-Scratch blocks integration replaces the blocks canvas
-New block programming tools: undo/redo, zoom, and clean up
-New block commands: 150 new sounds, distance sensor, trig functions, and improved variable/function builder
-Activities and programs are translated to your local language
4.2.6
2018-05-09
Fixes the laggy controls drive screen for some users
4.2.3
2017-11-18
Fix for Bluetooth connection with Sphero 2.0 and Sphero SPRK robots on iPad 2
4.2.2
2017-10-25
- Sphero Mini, BB-9E, R2-D2 and R2-Q5 support
- Google SS0 and Classroom Integration
- New Languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish
- Learning Standards (eg. CCSS, NGSS)
- 1,000,000 other secret improvements
4.2.0
2017-10-05
- Sphero Mini, BB-9E, R2-D2 and R2-Q5 support
- Google SS0 and Classroom Integration
- New Languages: Arabic, Hebrew, Norwegian, Swedish
- Learning Standards (eg. CCSS, NGSS)
- 1,000,000 other secret improvements
4.0.2
2017-06-14
- SPRK Lightning Lab is now Sphero Edu - same great app with a new name and new features
- JavaScript language now powers all the programming canvases
- New storytelling and game sounds
- Fresh activities to learn to code with Draw, Blocks, and Text
- Spanish (Mexico) language support
4.0.0
2017-05-31
- SPRK Lightning Lab is now Sphero Edu - same great app with a new name and new features
- JavaScript language now powers all the programming canvases
- New storytelling and game sounds
- Fresh activities to learn to code with Draw, Blocks, and Text
- Spanish (Mexico) language support
3.1.1
2017-04-03
- Bug fix for transposed XY location data
- Data nerds, rejoice! Live sensor data streaming has arrived
- Search is now available for Programs and Activities
- Power users can delete several programs at a time
- Disable sounds when dragging blocks to improve classroom focus
3.1.0
2017-03-13
- Data nerds, rejoice! Live sensor data streaming has arrived
- Search is now available for Programs and Activities
- Real world distances added on the Draw canvas
- Power users can delete several programs at a time
- Disable sounds when dragging blocks to improve classroom focus
3.0.3
2016-12-18
Fixes Bluetooth issue with all BLE robots (SPRK+, Ollie, BB-8) that blocked programs from running and caused firmware updates to stall.
3.0.2
2016-11-29
• Text Programming: Write code and learn with the new Oval language wiki
• Draw Programming: Draw a shape in the app and watch your robot replicate it in real life
• Block Canvas Improvements: Single-tap a block to comment, copy, paste, and group-select
• Speak Block: Use the text-to-speech engine to read text aloud
• Program Cam: Take photos or video while running a program
• New Sounds: Over 20 new sounds, including a new “Water” category
• Assignments: Instructors can track and evaluate student work
• Basically using Lightning Lab just got way more awesome
• Did we mention text programming?
{
//Because it’s awesome.
setRgbLed(0,0,255);
controlSystemTargetSpeed = 80;
controlSystemTargetYaw = 0;
delay(1);
}
3.0.1
2016-11-15
• Text Programming: Write code and learn with the new Oval language wiki
• Draw Programming: Draw a shape in the app and watch your robot replicate it in real life
• Block Canvas Improvements: Single-tap a block to comment, copy, paste, and group-select
• Speak Block: Use the text-to-speech engine to read text aloud
• Program Cam: Take photos or video while running a program
• New Sounds: Over 20 new sounds, including a new “Water” category
• Assignments: Instructors can track and evaluate student work
• Basically using Lightning Lab just got way more awesome
• Did we mention text programming?
{
//Because it’s awesome.
setRgbLed(0,0,255);
controlSystemTargetSpeed = 80;
controlSystemTargetYaw = 0;
delay(1);
}
2.0.3
2016-10-10
Ball minded bug fixes.
2.0.1
2016-09-03
- Bug and crash fixes galore.
- Implemented a secret programming block that makes Sphero fly.
2.0.0
2016-07-27
It’s a big one. Lightning Lab is getting some serious awesomeness.
- 150+ Activities added from the web site
- News feed highlighting real-time activity
- Programmable and sensor based sounds on the Canvas
- Run programs while your robot charges
1.5.1
2016-07-08
Super magic fix for a stalled firmware updater on iPad Pro
1.5.0
2016-06-21
Support for SPRK+
1.4.0
2016-03-23
Just in time for National Robotics Week, we’re getting sensitive with sensors on some new programming blocks:
- Orientation
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- XY Locator
- Velocity
- Color
1.3.1
2016-02-19
Fixed a sneaky bug preventing some Clever SSO users from signing in.