iRobot® Root®






A robot that does incredible things
Explore code and unleash creativity
Master coding with 3 Learning Levels for any skill-level
Discover hours of activities at your fingertips
What's Included:
- 1 Root Robot (remote control via iPad & iPhone)
- 1 Reusable foldout whiteboard
- 1 set of Vinyl cling sheets
- 1 USB charging cable
- 2 Dry erase markers
- 1 Dry erase cloth
- Root Coding app free download (available on App Store)
Retail Box– 1 Unit (HxWxD)
18.8 cm x 19.8 cm x 9.7 cm | 7.4 in x 7.79 in x 3.8 in 1.4 kg | 1 lb
Master Carton– 6 Units (HxWxD)
40.89 cm x 30.48 cm x 20.5 cm | 16.1 in x 12 in x 8.07 in 5.9 kg | 13 lb
Battery information
2600 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery.
Wireless
Bluetooth Low Energy (30+ m range)
Sensors
- 32 Color 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 multicolor 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.
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.
Q: What ages is Root designed for?
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.