#1 of 73 ranked Education robots (131 listed)
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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.
Key specs
- Used across education
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 0.11 m/s
- 0.5 kg
- Semi-autonomous
- 2018
- US$199
- Active
Source not on file
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$200M· 1 round
- Founded
- around 1990
Detailed specifications
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 0.111
Sensing & perception3
- Yes
- 4 Capacitive Top Touch Zones,2 Front Bumpers,2 Light-sensing Eyes,2 Wheel Encoders,1 Power/Nose Button,1 3D Gyroscope,1 3D Accelerometer,1 Battery Level Monitor
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- wifi
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 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
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iRobot in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Sep 18iRobot’s new 2-in-1 Roomba pairs a bigger robot with a tiny robot for awkward spaces
- Sep 1iRobot Launches New Flagship Roomba Max 875 Combo Robot
- Jul 4iRobot Expands Roomba Lineup with Five New Robot Vacuums and Introduces Its First Non-Robotic Floor Cleaner
iRobot in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Root?
- The Root is developed by iRobot, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Root?
- The Root is a Education robot made by iRobot.
- How much does the Root cost?
- The Root is listed at US$199 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from iRobot. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Root launched?
- The Root was launched in 2018.
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