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iRobot Root rt1 Coding Robot:Programmable STEM/STEAM Toy That Grows with You, Creative Play Through Art, Music, Code, Voice - Activated, Bluetooth Connection, App - Enabled (Android, iOS Compatible)
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Brand | iRobot |
Theme | Robotics |
Age Range (Description) | 6 years and up |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 8 x 4 inches |
Educational Objective | Coding Skills, STEM |
About this item
- Full Suite of Possibilities: Responsive to touch, obstacles, light, color and sound, you can program your Root to drive, turn, draw, erase, light-up, play music, vertically climb whiteboards, and more!
- (3) Learning Levels: Begin with graphical coding before advancing to hybrid coding, followed by full-text coding. Suitable for any age or skill level, from pre-readers to blooming hackers.
- Use the free iRobot Coding app and its database of activities to control, explore, and play with Root. Even preview how Root will react using the app’s simulation module.
- Included: 1x Root, 1x charging cable, 1x set of vinyl cling stickers, 1x fold-out whiteboard, 1x dry erase cloth, 2x dry erase markers, coding app (Compatible with Android, iOS, web browsers)
- Optional: Subscribe for premium learning content modeled after educational standards.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 4 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.25 pounds |
ASIN | B07G9LRFWK |
Item model number | RT001 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #304,095 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #421 in Remote- & App-Controlled Robots |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 27, 2021 |
Manufacturer | iRobot |
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Product Description
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Drive and Turn
Use code to direct the Root robot forwards, backwards and across flat or whiteboard surfaces!
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Glow and Flash
Light up the room by coding the Root robot to glow, blink or flash the colors of the rainbow.
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Tap and Bump
Use the Root robot's touch sensors or bumpers to prompt it to complete various commands.
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Draw, Create and Erase
Bring your canvas to life by coding the Root to draw with markers, or erase whiteboard surfaces!
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See Color and Play Music
Code the Root robot to detect different colors and play musical notes for each one!
For pre-readers and beyond
iRobot Coding App
Control the Root coding robot using its companion iRobot Coding app, compatible with iAndroid, Windows, Chrome, iOS and macOS devices.
Graphical Coding
Learning Level 1 uses drag-and-drop, graphical blocko teach the fundamental logic skills of coding. No reading skills required!
Hybrid Coding
Learning Level 2 builds computational fluency with hybrid blocks that feature a mixture of graphics and coding script.
Full-Text Coding
Learning Level 3 uses full-text code to teach the structure and syntax of professional coding languages, including the powerful Swift.
Content that inspires
Our Learning Library is packed with hours of lessons, projects, and activities so you can get moving with your Root robot right out of the box. For advanced coders, additional premium content modeled after educational standards is available with a subscription.
Accessories to do even more
Use the robot’s magnetic attachment points, marker holder or charging port to attach accessories or your own 3D printed creations! Root Brick Top and 3D printed accessories not included.
Root Feature Comparison
| Drive and Draw | |
| Glow and Play Music | |
| Tap and Bump | |
| Sense Color | |
| Erase Whiteboards | |
| Navigate Whiteboards | |
| Whiteboard Top |
Root rt1 Coding Robot Specifications
What's Included? | 1 Root rt1 coding robot, 1 Charging cable, 1 Set of vinyl cling stickers, 1 Fold-out whiteboard, 1 Microfiber cloth, 2 Dry erase markers, the iRobot Coding app |
Sensors | 32x Color sensors, 4x Capacitive touch zones, 2x Front bumpers, 2x Light-sensing eyes, 2x Wheel encoders, 1x Power button, 1x 3D gyroscope, 1x 3D accelerometer, 1x IR cliff sensor, 1x Battery level monitor |
Outputs | 2x Drive motors, 4x Large multicolor LEDs, 1x Piezo speaker, 1x Marker lift & drop motor, 1x Eraser lift & drop motor |
External Connectors | 1x Charging cable port, 2x Charging contacts |
What operating systems (OS) is the Root coding robot compatible with?
The iRobot Coding App is compatible with Bluetooth supported devices running most major, up-to-date operating systems, including Android, Windows, Chrome OS, iOS and macOS.
Are there any resources to help my children get started with the Root coding robot?
Yes! Visit the Learning Library at edu.irobot.com/learning-library for resources to help you get started including starter tutorials, projects and videos.
What does your non-premium content include?
Geared toward encouraging experimentation, this content includes getting started tutorials, ready-to-go activities and exciting challenges. It often also includes seasonal and printable activities too (such as costumes for dressing up your robot!).
What does your premium content include?
Premium content features lessons and activities modeled after educational coding standards, including activity cards, BETA projects and lesson plans.
How do I download the iRobot Coding app?
The iRobot Coding App is available on the App store, Google Play store or on the web at code.irobot.com. When connecting to your robot using the online Web App, please also ensure you are using a Bluetooth supported browser such as Chrome or Edge.
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Customers like the learning potential, engagement, and value of the science fundamentals kit. For example, they mention it's a perfect learning device that fascinates everyone from pre-schoolers to adults, and it'll help them keep their interest. They appreciate the coding activities on the app and the coordinate programming setting. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers find the learning device perfect, with tons of learning potential. They say it fascinates everyone from pre-schoolers to adults, and is a great way to teach coordinate math. Customers also say the app is great with many activities to garner the interests of any.
"...Thank you, Root Robot for the perfect learning device that has changed the way my grandkids are preparing for the future.Sincerely,..." Read more
"...has a setting for coordinate programming which is a great way to teach some coordinate math and possibly build some classroom games around this...." Read more
"...It is super easy to setup and use, and the app is great with so many activities to garner the interests of any child...." Read more
"...Easy to program at several different levels. It fascinates everyone form pre-schoolers to adults. Definitely worth the investment." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit engaging, versatile, and entertaining for everyone. They also say it's fun to code and play.
"...the most out of it, this will make it more appealing and entertaining for everyone, regardless of age...." Read more
"...We use them with grade k thru 5. It is versatile and engaging...." Read more
"Very CUTE robot! Fun to code and play!!!..." Read more
"Instant fun!..." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit worth the investment. They also say the lessons and the Root academy subscription are worth it.
"...Good - nice product, nice idea, ok packaging, ok built, accesories like mat and stickers are good..." Read more
"...She is burning through the lessons and the Root academy subscription is totally worth it...." Read more
"The product is not bad, but they should specify that it is only for kids with a certain cognitive skill level, and not just kids of a certain age...." Read more
"...Definitely worth the investment." Read more
Customers find the coding in the science fundamentals kit to be great. They mention that the scratch programming has a setting for coordinate programming, and that the app has lots of coding activities. They also appreciate that the robot can be programmed to draw letters and geometric shapes on paper or on the screen.
"...I like that the scratch programming has a setting for coordinate programming which is a great way to teach some coordinate math and possibly build..." Read more
"...Spent hours decorating the robot. Lots of coding activities on the app..." Read more
"This robot can be programmed to draw letters and geometric shapes on paper or on the whiteboard. Easy to program at several different levels...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's fun, nicely designed, and super easy to understand and use. They say it'll fascinate everyone from pre-schoolers to adults. However, other customers say it is not very intuitive for kids, has no user manual, and has no instructions to create a new account.
"...The interface on the app is really fun, nicely designed, and super easy to understand and use...." Read more
"...Bad - no user manual - the app has a learning mode that becomes paid after first 4-5 lessons - not even the basic features covered in the free..." Read more
"This robot is surprisingly easy to learn and I was able to use it for distance learning whereas other robot systems have been too cumbersome...." Read more
"...if you have additional questions; but there are no instructions to create a new account...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
Sincerely,
Rafael A. DeJesus-Ramos.
Thus far I haven’t been prompted to pay any fees for the tutorials and challenges. But in reading the reviews, $5/month is totally worth it. We have been using root and learning new things every day since Christmas. In peeking ahead, I can see how it builds as he gets older, and feel confident that this will be engaging for a very long time.
Note; my 4 year old has a pretty good attention span. When he starts to get fidgety/over-stimulated, we just take a break.
-SMR
I am definitely going to keep using this for my middle school after school program as an intro to robotics before they get into more complicated systems that require a lot of parts and parts management.
Looks like the developers joined hands with a shrewed business developer to ruin the idea (or atleast leave a bad taste ) with the product
Good - nice product, nice idea, ok packaging, ok built, accesories like mat and stickers are good
Bad - no user manual - the app has a learning mode that becomes paid after first 4-5 lessons - not even the basic features covered in the free lessons - dude i just paid 200 buck for the device and asking for money to learn the basic concept is daylight robbery. I know there can be an argument that the first month is free, but doesnt work unless apple store payment is setup ( which will in most cases be a child’s ipad where you dont want to set that up) really let down by this
Suggestion - Atleast sgould have been given a month based on device purchase
P.S Even otherwise not too much videos or manuals not avaialable for the product
I would definitely recommend this product, if the manufacturer atleast shares the basics and make the app activation atleast for sometime, linked with product purchase