What is a Sphero Indi?

Called the robot for coding without a screen, the indi made by Sphero is a great tool for young learners. The car-shaped indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners (Pre-K and up) to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles in a fun and exciting way. Teaching with indi encourages open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as learners build custom mazes and solve puzzles. indi offers an unplugged programming experience with an onboard color sensor and interactive color-coded tiles, or students can kick their skills into high gear with simplified block coding options in the free Sphero Edu Jr app. 

Why It Stands Out

• Screen-Free to Screen-Ready: Start with physical color tiles to program indi—perfect for teaching sequencing, directions, and cause and effect—then transition to drag-and-drop block coding as students grow. Sphero+1

• Designed for Young Learners: Durable, simple to use, and intuitive, indi crushes the learning-toy divide with its engaging, hands-on design. Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2021. Sphero+1

• Cross-Curricular Play: Use indi to explore storytelling, early literacy, patterns, math, science, and social-emotional learning through playful mazes and challenges.

Resources

indi Class Pack Educator Guide

indi Challenge Cards

indi Land Guide

Beginner's Guide to Programming Booklet

The bottom of the Resources page has many subject-specific resources to use with indi.