Robot Fish vs Root
Side-by-side comparison of Robot Fish (ROV Maker) and Root (iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Robot FishTaiwan
- RootUnited States
Year First Available
- Robot Fish—
- Root2018
Verified Deployments
- Robot Fish0 Deployments
- Root0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Robot Fish$5,499 USD
- Root$199 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Robot Fish15 hrs
- Root—
Availability Status
- Robot FishACTIVE
- RootACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Robot Fish5 kg
- Root—
Max Speed
- Robot Fish1.5 m/s
- Root0.1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Robot Fishsemi-autonomous
- Rootsemi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,499 USD | $199 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 15 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | semi-autonomous | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Robot Fish | Root |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,499 | $199 |
| Payback period | 1.3 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,501 | $249,801 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4446% | +125528% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Robot Fish and Root?
Robot Fish is made by ROV Maker, based in TW. Root is made by iRobot Corporation (Amazon subsidiary), based in US.
How much does Robot Fish cost compared to Root?
Robot Fish is listed at $5,499. Root is listed at $199.
How do Robot Fish and Root compare on the Robo Index?
Robot Fish grades BBB on the Robo Index. Root grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Robot Fish and Root in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Robot Fish and Root?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags
10 min readEducation Robots
A 90-Day Classroom Robotics Rollout Playbook
9 min readEducation Robots
Decision Framework: Matching Robots to Grade Band and Learning Goals
10 min readEducation Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
Robot Fish vs Root compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.