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LEGO Education SPIKE Prime

The LEGO Group (Denmark) · 2020 · All LEGO robots

Was $399.95
Discontinued · used/leftover onlyVia SSH / web / bridgeEducationFIRST LEGO LeagueRetiredScratch
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Used / remaining stock.
Remote control: Programs are built in the SPIKE app on a laptop or tablet and downloaded or streamed to the hub over USB/Bluetooth.

Overview

LEGO Education's classroom successor to EV3. Robot Inventor reused most of its motors, sensors and hub. LEGO Education has now retired it in favor of its Computer Science & AI kit, with teacher resources kept online. Plenty of school units will circulate for years.

At a glance
Type
Modular robot · Consumer & education kits
Maker
The LEGO Group (Denmark)
Released
2020
Price
Was $399.95
Status
Discontinued · used/leftover only
Best for
Ages 10+
Programming
Full SDK

Price and shipping

Set 45678 RRP (Brickset). Announced April 2019. LEGO Education ended sales on June 30, 2026 and lists it as retired, succeeded by LEGO Education Computer Science & AI.

Shipping: Used / remaining stock. LEGO Education ended sales on June 30, 2026. Leftover stock may remain at education resellers, and used sets appear on eBay.

Specifications

CategoryModular & reconfigurable · Consumer & education kits
Released2020
CountryDenmark
AvailabilityDiscontinued · used/leftover only
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Built-in autonomyNone / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM supportPossible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
MuJoCo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Best forAges 10+ (maker rating)
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsDC / gear motors
AudioSpeaker
Compute typeArduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size528-piece set in a storage tub, robot size varies
LocomotionAny LEGO Technic build, 1 large + 2 medium motors
ComputeHub with STM32F413 microcontroller and 6-axis IMU
CameraNone (color sensor only)
SensorsDistance, force and color sensors, hub IMU
RuntimeNot published
SpeedNot published
SDKLEGO Education SPIKE app with icon blocks, word blocks (Scratch-based) and Python, LEGO supports the app with bug fixes until June 30, 2031

Common questions

How much does LEGO Education SPIKE Prime cost?

It sold for $399.95. Set 45678 RRP (Brickset). Announced April 2019. LEGO Education ended sales on June 30, 2026 and lists it as retired, succeeded by LEGO Education Computer Science & AI.

Can LEGO Education SPIKE Prime be bought today?

It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. LEGO Education ended sales on June 30, 2026. Leftover stock may remain at education resellers, and used sets appear on eBay.

Who makes LEGO Education SPIKE Prime?

LEGO Education SPIKE Prime is made by The LEGO Group (Denmark). It came out in 2020.

Can LEGO Education SPIKE Prime be programmed?

Full SDK. LEGO Education SPIKE app with icon blocks, word blocks (Scratch-based) and Python, LEGO supports the app with bug fixes until June 30, 2031.

Does LEGO Education SPIKE Prime have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.

What age is LEGO Education SPIKE Prime for?

Ages 10+, per the maker.

Ratings & reviews

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Sources

Brickset 45678 ↗

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