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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

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  • 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 Description

For pre-readers and beyond

iRobot Coding App iOS Android Windows Chrome Mac

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 drag and drop block images

Graphical Coding

Learning Level 1 uses drag-and-drop, graphical blocko teach the fundamental logic skills of coding. No reading skills required!

Hybrid Coding

Hybrid Coding

Learning Level 2 builds computational fluency with hybrid blocks that feature a mixture of graphics and coding script.

Full Text Coding

Full-Text Coding

Learning Level 3 uses full-text code to teach the structure and syntax of professional coding languages, including the powerful Swift.

Learning Library Activities Projects Lessons

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 Brick Top Tray 3D Printables Lego

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 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.

What's in the box

  • 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
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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    96 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    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

    10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

    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

    2, 4, and 6 year old (and STEM teacher!) approved!
    5 Stars
    2, 4, and 6 year old (and STEM teacher!) approved!
    I'm a STEM teacher at an elementary school as well as a Dad to 3 young kids, and I saw Root at a conference I attended earlier this year. I've tried a bunch of these coding robots at this point, and when I saw what Root could do and how the platform is scaffolded for different levels of skill, I decided to purchase one for my own kids to try at home. This thing is a blast! First of all, out of the box it's really adorable which is important to my kids, especially my 4-year-old daughter. It's like a cross between a mini Roomba and a scurrying mouse, and she's excited to decorate it with some of the stickers that came in the package. We've had it for a few weeks and so far we've tried a mix of the provided projects (press play to watch the robot follow a code to draw a star, for example) and creating our own codes, both of which have been a huge hit. My 4 and 6 year old kids have been able to work together to make the robot do various things in level 1, and I've tried out level 2 and can see how it seamlessly helps kids make the leap from concrete to more abstract/complex coding language. My 2 year old is completely mesmerized by the whole thing and can't wait to get his hands on it too. The interface on the app is really fun, nicely designed, and super easy to understand and use. My kids like how the eyes change direction and the robot makes little noises depending on what it's doing and which way it is turning. I'm looking forward to bringing this into my classroom if I can get my kids to put it down for a day!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 2, 4, and 6 year old (and STEM teacher!) approved!
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    I'm a STEM teacher at an elementary school as well as a Dad to 3 young kids, and I saw Root at a conference I attended earlier this year. I've tried a bunch of these coding robots at this point, and when I saw what Root could do and how the platform is scaffolded for different levels of skill, I decided to purchase one for my own kids to try at home. This thing is a blast! First of all, out of the box it's really adorable which is important to my kids, especially my 4-year-old daughter. It's like a cross between a mini Roomba and a scurrying mouse, and she's excited to decorate it with some of the stickers that came in the package. We've had it for a few weeks and so far we've tried a mix of the provided projects (press play to watch the robot follow a code to draw a star, for example) and creating our own codes, both of which have been a huge hit. My 4 and 6 year old kids have been able to work together to make the robot do various things in level 1, and I've tried out level 2 and can see how it seamlessly helps kids make the leap from concrete to more abstract/complex coding language. My 2 year old is completely mesmerized by the whole thing and can't wait to get his hands on it too. The interface on the app is really fun, nicely designed, and super easy to understand and use. My kids like how the eyes change direction and the robot makes little noises depending on what it's doing and which way it is turning. I'm looking forward to bringing this into my classroom if I can get my kids to put it down for a day!
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