iRobot® Root™ Coding Robot
WARNING: Choking Hazard. Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years old.
ATTENTION: Risque d'étouffement. Petites pièces. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 3 ans.
Ages 4 years + / Grades K+
Root™ is a little robot with lots of possibilities. Root™ helps you learn, play, and explore using your imagination. Root™ is the only coding companion that grows with you from pre-readers all the way through high shcool. Coders of any age or skill level can use Root™ as their creative tool in defying gravity and climbing walls, moving about on smooth surfaces to draw artwork, playing music, responding to touch and colour, or using many of its other unique abilities. 1 year warranty.
What Root Can Do.
Root draws by lifting and dropping any marker or pen. Just add code and Root brings your creativity to life.
All the Feels.
Learn-to-Code.
Progressively Challenging.
Level 1: Graphical Coding.
Graphical blocks teach essential logic skills of coding. Students problem solve with Root with real code by drawing, playing music, and making games.
Ideal for Ages 4 years +
Root Climbs Whiteboards.
Don’t let gravity get in the way. Whether demonstrating a concept in the front of a classroom or playing on the family message center, Root turns coding on its side.
Root™ Academy.
For advanced users and educators, additional premium content is available with a subscription including activities modeled after CSTA standards, printable worksheets and exclusive access to Beta projects.
Battery information:
2600 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
Wireless:
Bluetooth Low Energy (30+ m range).
Sensors:
- 32 Colour sensors
- 2 Front bumpers
- 2 Light-sensing eyes
- 2 Wheel encoders
- 1 3D Gyroscope
- 1 3D Accelerometer
- 1 Battery level monitor
Outputs:
- 2 Drive motors
- 4 Large multicolour LED lights
- 1 Piezoelectric speaker
- 1 Marker lift and drop
- 1 Eraser lift and drop
External Connectors:
- 1 Charging cable included for charging and accessories
- 2 Charging contacts
Software:
- iRobot™ Coding platform available at code.irobot.com
- The robot updates over a Bluetooth connection
Compatible Operating Systems:
The Root™ rt0 Coding Robot is compatible with devices running most major, up-to-date operating systems, including Android, Chrome OS, Windows, iOS, and macOS. Users may access the iRobot™ Coding platform at code.irobot.com and control the robot using a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible device and supported browser, such as Chrome or Edge.
Brand | iRobot® |
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New | No |
Clearance | No |
On Sale | No |
English Version | No |
French Version | No |
General Education Code | E735428 |