Sphero Bolt & Mini Kits & Lessons

Sphero BOLT Balloon Battle Activity

Objective:
Students will design and decorate a cup that fits over their Sphero BOLT, attach a balloon to the cup, and code the robot using a forever loop. The goal is to be the last robot standing with an intact balloon

Instructions:

1. Build & Decorate:

   • Each student (or team) decorates a plastic cup that fits over the Sphero BOLT.

   • A balloon is attached to the cup, positioned so it is vulnerable to being popped by other Sphero BOLTs.

2. Code the BOLT:

   • Students create a forever loop in their code that drives the BOLT continuously, adding random or strategic movements to make their BOLT unpredictable.

   • Optional: Add collision detection or random direction changes to enhance the challenge.

3. Game Setup:

   • Place all the decorated BOLTs with balloons into the arena.

   • The BOLTs move around and try to pop other balloons while protecting their own.

4. Winning Criteria:

   • The last BOLT with an unpopped balloon is declared the winner.

🎉 Pro Tip:

• Encourage students to think about movement strategy (e.g., evasive maneuvers or aggressive attack patterns).

• Test the durability of the cup attachment to ensure it stays in place during the battle.