Get to know indi:

The robot for early learners that is driven by color

Speed into STEAM with indi—the most approachable entry-level learning robot for ages 4+. indi inspires imaginative, play-based learning by empowering kids to design and build their own mazes while creating opportunities for students to learn the basics of coding, solve problems, and nurture computational thinking skills.

Young kids playing with Sphero indi robot toy for kids.
Young kids playing with Sphero indi robot toy for kids.

Little Car. Big News!

indi, our robot for early learners, was named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021 in the education category!   

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Color tiles to for STEAM kids to design and build any maze imaginable, just like an engineer

Design and build any maze imaginable, just like an engineer.

Solve puzzles and create your own STEAM activities.

Solve puzzles—or create your own— with the with the included color tiles.

The Sphero indi robot for STEAM learning for kids.

Sharpen computational thinking skills through hands-on, interactive play.

Learn basic programming skills with our new drag-and-drop blocks designed just for indi in the Sphero Edu Jr app

How Does indi Work?

Group of kids using indi screensless learning robot.

Screenless Coding

With indi’s onboard color sensor, young learners can communicate instructions to indi by placing color tiles on the floor that tell it what to do and where to go (and how fast!).

Connected coding

Once kids have mastered screenless programming, they can learn basic block coding concepts in free the Sphero Edu Jr app by reconfiguring how indi reacts to each color: adding new movements, lights, sounds, and even celebrations!

Getting Started

indi is ready to program right out of the box—no setup or device required.

 

Sphero indi robot for kids color tiles and coding commands.
Sphero indi robot for kids color tiles and coding commands.
Sphero indi robot reacting to each color tile in the course.

Step 1

Discover how indi reacts to each color tile.

Build and complete mazes with the indi STEAM robot.

Step 2

Build mazes with endless combinations of color tiles.

Solve puzzles by finding the correct color to complete the path.

Step 3

Strengthen problem-solving skills by navigating the challenging puzzles you build.

indi Resources

Check out tools, guides, and accessories for using indi at school or at home.

Educator Guide Book

indi seamlessly integrates computational thinking and coding concepts into the curriculum you are already teaching with the in-depth Educator Guide Book. This book includes carefully-designed, standards-aligned lesson plans for:

  • Directions
  • Patterns & Sequences
  • Measuring
  • Storytelling
  • & More

Included with the indi Class Pack only

Challenge Cards

Young learners can work independently or in groups through self-guided learning with the 15 included Challenge Cards with little to no instruction from the teacher.

(Included with the indi Student Kit and Class Pack Only)

indi Learn at Home kit booklet for STEAM learning.

Beginner’s Guide to Programming Booklet

The Beginner’s Guide to Programming Booklet provides tricks and hints for getting started with the indi At-Home Learning Kit. The guide gives specially-designed visuals to help kids learn what each color means, as well as provides puzzles to expand learning.

(Included with the indi-At-Home Learning Kit Only)

Downloadable Guides

Sphero Edu Jr app for Sphero indi robot for early learners.

Sphero Edu Jr App™

Introductory coding with indi

Control how indi reacts to the world through intuitive yet powerful programming blocks. Reprogram how indi responds to different colors by choosing from a variety of movements, lights, and sounds that appear when you navigate over the associated color tile.

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Webinar

Empowering Young Learners: Computational Thinking & Problem Solving with indi

It's never too early to help young learners better understand computational thinking and problem-solving skills and why these skills are so important to their learning journey. In this webinar you'll learn how indi helps teach these skills from a young age.

Sphero indi CAD

Looking to print 3D attachments for Sphero indi, but not sure where to start or the exact size? Here you can find CAD files showing the measurements of indi.

indi Colors

The indi Student Kit and Class Pack include durable, latex-free rubber color tiles that are easy to clean and made to last. The indi At-Home Learning Kit includes color cards made from cardstock with adhesive tape to keep the cards in place. With the indi Class Pack, educators receive bonus color cards for extending or creating additional mazes.

Make Your Own Colors

Some may wish to create their own color tiles, cards, or paths for indi. Keep in mind that each color is programmed into the firmware and instantly recognizable by indi. Other color sources, such as construction paper and markers, may not provide as consistent of an experience as using the color tiles and/or cards included with your indi(s).

Here are the Pantone colors indi is designed to respond to:

Pantone 805 C

(#FF7276)

Pantone 904 C

(#FFCD8A)

Pantone 903 C

(#FFF36D)

Pantone 902 C

(#8DE971)

Pantone 808 C

(#00B796)

Pantone 915 C

(#00BCE3)

Pantone 928 C

(#997ADB)

Pantone 927 C

(#FC76D9)

Additional color options are below. Keep in mind that these are closest to the Pantone colors but are not an exact match and may not work as intended.

Don’t have indi yet?

Find out which kit is geared for you!

indi Class Pack (8 indis)

$1500

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Sphero indi Class Pack

Take your whole class on the road to STEAM with the indi Class Pack. This pack includes charging and storage for 8 indi robots as well as our standards-aligned Educator Guide Book and lesson plans for indi.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

School illustration

SUPPORT MATERIAL

8 sets of 15 Challenge Cards and Educator Guide Book

COLOR TILES

8 sets of 20 Non-slip Durable Silicone Cards

STORAGE

8 Student Cases, 1 Charging Case, 1 Tote Bag

indi Student Kit (1 indi)

$150

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Sphero indi Student Kit

Rev up STEAM learning with the Student Kit designed to engage 1-3 students at a time or supplement your indi Class Pack.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

School and Home Illustration

SUPPORT MATERIAL

15 Challenge Cards

COLOR TILES

20 nonslip durable silicone tiles

STORAGE

1 Student Case

indi At-Home Learning Kit (1 indi)

$125

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Sphero indi Student Kit

Speed into STEAM with indi and our entry-level kit designed for exploratory learning and hours of fun at home.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

School illustration

SUPPORT MATERIAL

8 sets of 15 Challenge Cards and Educator Guide Book

COLOR TILES

8 sets of 20 Non-slip Durable Silicone Cards

STORAGE

8 Student Cases, 1 Charging Case, 1 Tote Bag
  • Take your whole class on the road to STEAM with the indi Class Pack. This pack includes charging and storage for 8 indi robots as well as our standards-aligned Educator Guide Book with lesson plans for indi.

  • Rev up STEAM learning with the Student Kit designed to engage 1-3 students at a time or supplement your indi Class Pack.

  • Speed into STEAM with indi and our entry-level kit designed for exploratory learning and hours of fun at home.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

  • School illustration
  • School and Home Illustration
  • School and Home Illustration

SUPPORT MATERIAL

  • 8 sets of 15 Challenge Cards and Educator Guide Book
  • 15 Challenge Cards
  • 15 Challenge Cards

COLOR TILES

  • 8 sets of 20 Non-slip Durable Silicone Cards
  • 20 nonslip durable silicone tiles
  • 20 nonslip durable silicone tiles

STORAGE

  • 8 Student Cases, 1 Charging Case, 1 Tote Bag
  • 1 Student Case
  • 1 Student Case

Care and Troubleshooting for indi

 

Have Questions?

Looking to learn more about indi for your classroom or get a quote? Connect with our team of education experts to schedule a demo.