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Root

Built by iRobot · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology

Robo Index

AA

Very strong evidence

7 of 10 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 7 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity10020%
Deployment footprint618%
Proven track record8012%
Spec completeness10012%
Company financial healthnot yet scored12%
Company maturity1008%
Manufacturer portfolio926%
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)96%
Independent recognition704%
Market momentum202%
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Overview

Root is a little mobile robot designed to teach kids logic and coding skills. It draws, plays music, lights up, and can drive on metal-backed whiteboards with the help of magnets in its belly. Capable of climbing and navigating on metal-backed whiteboards with progressively challenging programming levels, beginning with a graphical interface. Works with dry-erase markers and can also erase.

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator

Schools (over 500)

Viability

est. 1990

iRobot Launches Roomba® Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock

Price

$199

Specifications

Category: Education
Speed
0.11 m/s
Weight
0.5 kg
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2018
Price
$199 USD
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1990

Detailed specifications

Other2
Max Speed M S
0.111
Youtube Video Id
jC638XzSFYI

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

Company milestones

  • Jul 2025LaunchiRobot Launches Roomba® Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock
  • May 2025MilestoneRetail availability begins
  • Apr 2025LaunchRoomba Max 705 Vac announced
  • Mar 2025Launch2025 Roomba lineup pre-orders open
  • Mar 2025LaunchNew Roomba floor-cleaning lineup announced
  • Oct 2022LaunchBraava jet® m Series Software Release Notes
  • Oct 2022LaunchRoomba Combo j7+ shipments begin in North America and Europe
  • Sep 2022LaunchRoomba Combo j7+ introduced

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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