What happened to littleBits?
In August 2019, Sphero completed acquisition of LittleBits for an undisclosed sum, giving Sphero a combined portfolio of over 140 patents in robotics, electronics, software, and the internet of things (IoT).
How much does littleBits cost?
Student set: Costs $274 and is for 4 students working individually or 8 students working in pairs. Workshop set: Costs $1,999 and consists of 160 Bits (8 sets of 20 Bits) that supports up to 32 students.
What are sphero littleBits?
Our magnetic “Bits” snap together to turn ideas into inventions, transforming the way kids learn about electronics so they can grow up to be the creators of tomorrow.
What can you do with littleBits?
littleBits lets kids create with technology while learning about important STEM subjects like circuitry and engineering. With littleBits, you can build and customize your own guitar, design a night light, create an electronic pet, and more. If you can think it, you can invent it.
Which robot is compatible with littleBits?
The new LittleBit Topper Kit and Sphero RVR Educational Robot combine all the best of Sphero and LittleBits in one easy and accessible kit that allows you to fully utilize RVR capabilities with the adaptability of littleBits to create your own inventions.
Did sphero buy littleBits?
Sphero has acquired littleBits, a New York City-based company best known for its electronic kits and instructional resources that introduce kids to building and programming by hand.