The iRobot Root® rt1 Coding Robot is a hands-on educational robot designed to teach coding, computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through real-world interaction. Ideal for classrooms, makerspaces, STEM labs, enrichment programs, and home learning, the Root® rt1 combines movement, drawing, music, touch input, color sensing, and magnetic whiteboard climbing in one versatile coding robot.

Built for learners from pre-readers to advanced coders, the Root® rt1 works with the iRobot® Coding platform’s three progressive learning levels—graphical coding, hybrid coding, and full-text coding including Python. Students can start with simple drag-and-drop commands and grow into advanced programming while using the same robot and ecosystem.

🤖 Key Features

• 3 progressive coding levels: Supports graphical, hybrid, and full-text coding for beginners through advanced learners.
• Python-supported learning path: Extends learning into text-based programming and Python workflows.
• Magnetic whiteboard climbing: Drives up, down, and across magnetic whiteboards for highly visible classroom demonstrations.
• Draw and erase functionality: Raises and lowers markers to draw while driving and uses a built-in eraser on dry-erase surfaces.
• 32 optical color sensors: Detects colors across the RGB spectrum for path following, obstacle challenges, and interactive projects.
• Touch-responsive controls: Four top tap zones allow students to trigger actions and program touch-based behaviors.
• Lights, sound, and music: Code the robot to glow, flash, react, and play musical compositions.
• Over 30 features and sensors: Designed for rich coding exploration through movement, interaction, and environmental response.
• Auto-level code conversion: Translate projects across learning levels for differentiated instruction and long-term skill growth.
• Accessory-friendly design: Magnetic attachment points, marker holder, and charging port support accessories and custom 3D-printed creations.

🔌 Device Compatibility

Works with compatible devices using Bluetooth® Low Energy and a supported browser or coding app:

• Chromebooks running Chrome OS
• Windows laptops and desktop computers
• Mac computers running macOS
• iPads and iPhones running iOS
• Android tablets and compatible mobile devices
• Browser-based coding through code.irobot.com using supported browsers such as Chrome or Edge

📦 What’s Included

• 1 × Root® rt1 Coding Robot
• 1 × Charging cable
• 1 × Set of vinyl cling stickers
• 1 × Reusable fold-out whiteboard
• 1 × Microfiber cloth
• 2 × Dry erase markers

🧠 Coding & Learning Experience

• Graphical coding: Drag-and-drop blocks support early learners and pre-readers.
• Hybrid coding: Blends visual blocks with code script to build fluency.
• Full-text coding: Introduces real programming structure and syntax, including Python.
• Virtual + physical learning: Students can practice in the coding environment with virtual robots before connecting to the physical robot.
• Cross-curricular learning: Supports STEM, math, science, history, English, art, music, and project-based learning.
• Flexible learning environments: Suitable for in-person, hybrid, distance, and home practice scenarios.

📦 Technical Specifications

🚀 What Students Can Do

• Program the robot to drive, turn, spin, and navigate challenges
• Draw lines, patterns, shapes, and creative art projects
• Erase dry-erase whiteboard surfaces with code
• Climb magnetic whiteboards for vertical demonstrations
• Follow colored paths and respond to RGB-coded activities
• Create music and sound-based coding projects
• Trigger actions through touch and tap interactions
• Use light and environmental changes as coding inputs

📚 Ideal For

• Elementary through high school coding instruction
• Teacher demonstrations and hands-on robotics lessons
• STEM and STEAM classrooms
• Makerspaces and innovation labs
• After-school coding and robotics clubs
• Home learning and enrichment
• Students progressing from beginner coding to Python

Looking for a premium educational robot that grows with your learners? The iRobot Root® rt1 Coding Robot combines beginner-friendly coding access with advanced interactive features, making it a strong choice for educators, families, and STEM programs that want long-term value from a single robot platform.

Please note: To connect the Root® rt1 using the iRobot® Coding platform, your device must support Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE). Magnetic whiteboard climbing, built-in erasing, and RGB color sensing are premium rt1-only features.