The Root is a Education robot developed by iRobot (United States), launched 2018, listed at $199 USD (unverified).
RoboScore
Very strong evidence
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5 of 9 signals present
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Weighted factors
average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count
Not in the Education standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2018. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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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.
At a glance
- Used across education
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
Buyer decision signals
Viability
iRobot Launches Roomba® Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash™ Dock
Price
Unverified — no source on record
Specifications
Category: Education- Speed
- 0.11 m/s
- Weight
- 0.5 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- $199 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$200.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 1990
Detailed specifications
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 0.111
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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
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iRobot in the news
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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 $199 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by iRobot — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Root launched?
- The Root was launched in 2018.
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