# RVR

> The RVR is a wheeled mobile robot from Sphero, designed as a toy and hobby robot. It was introduced in 2019 and is used for education, programming and entertainment. A public SDK is available.

- Manufacturer: Sphero
- Form: Wheeled
- Commercial status: Not disclosed
- Year announced: 2019
- Last verified: 2026-10-03
- Page: https://vuntum.com/en/robots/sphero-rvr

## Specifications

| Criterion | Value | Level of evidence | Source | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official mobile app (variant = RVR+) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| Locomotion type | tracked | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Python API (variant = RVR+) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| Official SDK (variant = RVR+) | Sphero Public SDK | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| Public SDK | Yes | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Public SDK (variant = RVR+) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |
| Block-based programming (variant = RVR+) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Sphero (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-03 |

“Not disclosed” means no information, not “no”. A level of evidence comes with every value.

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