*Museum temporarily closed in the fourth quarter of 2019 due to renovations
iRobot® Coding Platform
Learn to code using iRobot Coding, an accessible, free online coding platform for all skill-levels. Beginning with graphical coding before advancing to hybrid coding followed by full-text coding, the platform’s auto-level converter instantly translates code between all 3 learning levels to empower continuous learning and improvement. For those who own a Root Coding Robot, iRobot Coding brings the code to life by connecting to the robot and having it carry out your instructions. Alternatively, virtual arenas let you control robot SimBots on your device screen, allowing anyone who does not have access to robots to participate. In 2019, iRobot Coding had over 18,000 unique registered users who spent over 35,000 hours on the platform.
iRobot receives thousands of requests for charitable support. In lieu of financial donations and complementing the time its teams spend in the community, our employees can request a robot to donate to a non-profit hosting a fundraiser. The company donates over 12 robots per month to a wide range of organizations and institutions – the equivalent of over $100,000.
BestBuy and iRobot have teamed together to prepare teens from underserved communities in Boston for the tech-reliant jobs of the future. Clubhouse members can get access to the latest technology, including a 3D printer, a professional music studio, digital cameras, robotics, Pro Tools, Logic X, Sculptris, Adobe, and much more!
iRobot has a long history of taking action when the world needs help. Our robots have helped first responders In New York City after the 9/11 attacks, in the Gulf of Mexico to assist with exploratory efforts in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and In Japan to help inspect the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after a natural disaster. In 2020, as the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread globally, iRobot and its employees proactively donated time, resources and technology to support healthcare workers on the front lines. iRobot supported several COVID-19 relief initiatives, such as donating thousands of masks from its manufacturing facilities to healthcare workers, participating in a project to repurpose Roomba® filters for use in personal protective equipment, retrofitting Roomba in Italian hospitals with a tripod and phone to connect patients with their families and releasing numerous free online and offline learning materials for both teachers and students.
