iRobot® Root®

Learn-to-code as a family

Through guided lessons and projects, children and adults alike can learn the fundamentals of coding and explore more advanced concepts as their skill increases.

Games & Challenges

Built-in games, art projects and logic challenges pack hours of fun for any interest.

Intuitive coding interface

Root is the only coding companion that grows with your child by seamlessly switching the coding interface from graphical blocks for non-readers to full text for advanced coders.

Root climbs whiteboards

Don’t let gravity get in the way. Whether demonstrating a concept in the front of a classroom or playing on the family message center, Root turns coding on its side.

Level 1: Graphical Blocks

Learning Level 1 uses drag-and-drop, graphical blocks to teach the fundamental logic skills of coding. No reading skills required!

Learning Level 2: Hybrid Blocks

Learning Level 2 builds computational fluency with hybrid blocks that feature a mixture of graphics and coding script.

Leaning Level 3: Full text Blocks

Learning Level 3 uses full-text code to teach the structure and syntax of professional coding languages, including the powerful Swift.

When it's time to progress, use the iRobot® Coding's auto-level converter to instantly translate your programs across all 3 Learning Levels so you can continue learning. 

Code, create and collaborate

Train your brain with a learning library containing hours of activities that support individual, one-to-one and even family participation. From free tutorials to ready-to-go code and beyond, choose to follow the existing progression of lessons or use them as a basis to unlock your own coding journey with the Root® rt1.

For advanced learners, premium classroom learning content modeled after educational standards is also available on a subscription-basis. 

iRobot empowers learners.

With over 30 years of building and programming robots, learn to code with the expert that brings you the Roomba® robot vacuum and Braava® robot mop.

Add your own accessories

Use the magnetic attachment points, marker holder, or charging port on the Root® rt1 to attach accessories or your own 3D printed creations.

Take your creativity to the next level with the new Root™ Brick Top which lets you turn the Root® robot into just about anything you can imagine – from a mobile catapult to a glowing rocket ship. Compatible with a variety of common building blocks. (Root™ Brick Top sold separately.)