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Root Pro Coding Robot. RT001
Root is a fun and easy-to-use educational robot that teaches coding, creativity and problem-solving skills to kids from pre-readers through high school. Problem solving is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Compatible only with iPad and iPhone running iOS 10 or later.
Explore your artistic side
Code Root to draw whatever you can imagine from words and letters to amazing fractal creations. Searching for inspiration? Start with some pre-made code for Explore and make incremental changes to see your artwork grow into something uniquely your own!
Compose music
Transform Root into a musical instrument by coding compositions and robot melodies. Looking for more? Use the scan and play abilities to create a color guitar that plays different notes for each color it sees.
Create Games
Build games using your imagination. Race a friend by coding a Root racer. Turn your tablet or phone into a controller and use Root’s color sensors to get boosts or slow down.
Blast off with your imagination
Use the magnetic attachment points on top of Root to attach your own 3D printed creations. Code Root's marker holder to make your creations come to life!
Root is the only coding companion that grows with your child. Problem solving challenges slowly build in complexity as you progress through levels 1, 2, and 3.
1.Graphical Coding - Use drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to teach the fundamental logic skills of coding. No reading skills required!
2. Hybrid Coding - Build coding fluency by introducing hybrid blocks that feature a mix of graphics and coding script.
3. Full-Text Coding - Use full-text code to teach the structure and syntax of professional coding languages.
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Root is currently compatible with iPhone and iPad only running iOS 10 or later
The iRobot limited warranty shall not apply to failures or problems which are caused by products or equipment not authorized by iRobot Corporation.
Robot products purchased in North America are intended for use in North America only. Both the 60-day, money-back guarantee and the limited warranty are void if products are used outside North America.
iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
A: Root is designed for pre-readers as young as age 4. We recommend kids age 5+ use Root.
Q: What devices is Root® compatible with?
A: Root is compatible with iPad and iPhone running iOS 10 or newer.
iPad (4th generation) or later
iPad Air (all models)
iPad Pro (all models — 9.7, 10.5, or 12.9 in)
iPhone 5 or later
iPod touch (6th generation)
Q: Are you COPPA Compliant?
A: We take kids privacy and safety very seriously in our products, and our Root Coding app is compliant with COPPA and FERPA. However, we have not yet completed an external certification. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, we do not knowingly collect personal information for anyone under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, we do not collect any education records. Student activities and progress are only stored locally on the device.
