What Root can do.Makes a mark.Root draws by lifting and dropping any marker or pen. Just add code and Root brings your creativity to life.All the feels.Root sees light, hears sound, senses drop-offs, feels a bump and detects your touch.Expresses itself.Through drawing, music and movement, Root brings coding into the physical world, so it isn’t just a concept, it’s a reality. The Root Coding App.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. Progressively Challenging.Level 1: Graphical Coding.Graphical blocks teach essential logic skills of coding. Kids problem solve with Root with real code by drawing, playing music, and making games.Ideal for Ages 4+Level 2: Block Coding.Level 2 gives kids more control of the code with a more detailed interface. The hybrid drag and drop language builds computational fluency.Ideal for Ages 7+Level 3: Full text Coding.Advancing to Level 3 allows you to solve problems and learn the syntax and structure of professional coding languages in Swift.Ideal for Ages 12+ 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. Root® Academy.Root® AcademyFor advanced users and educators, additional premium content is available with a subscription including activities modeled after CSTA standards, printable worksheets and exclusive access to Beta projects.|What's Included:1 Root Robot (remote control via iPad & iPhone)1 Reusable foldout whiteboard1 set of Vinyl cling sheets1 USB charging cable2 Dry erase markers1 Dry erase clothRoot Coding app free download (available on App Store)Retail Box– 1 Unit (HxWxD) 18.8 cm x 19.8 cm x 9.7 cm | 7.4 in x 7.79 in x 3.8 in 1.4 kg | 1 lbMaster Carton– 6 Units (HxWxD) 40.89 cm x 30.48 cm x 20.5 cm | 16.1 in x 12 in x 8.07 in 5.9 kg | 13 lbBattery information2600 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery.WirelessBluetooth Low Energy (30+ m range)Sensors32 Color sensors2 Front bumpers2 Light-sensing eyes2 Wheel encoders1 3D Gyroscope1 3D Accelerometer1 Battery level monitorOutputs2 Drive motors4 Large multicolor LED lights1 Piezoelectric speaker1 Marker lift and drop1 Eraser lift and dropExternal Connectors1 Charging cable included for charging and accessories2 Charging contactsSoftwareiRobot® Coding platform available at code.irobot.comThe robot updates over a Bluetooth connection Compatible Operating SystemsThe Root® rt0 Coding Robot is compatible with devices running most major, up-to-date operating systems, including Android, Chrome OS, Windows, iOS, and macOS. Users may access the iRobot® Coding platform at code.irobot.com and control the robot using a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compatible device and supported browser, such as Chrome or Edge. The iRobot limited warranty shall not apply to failures or problems which are caused by products or equipment not authorized by iRobot Corporation.Robot products purchased in North America are intended for use in North America only. Both the 60-day, money-back guarantee and the limited warranty are void if products are used outside North America.iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.|FAQQ: What ages is Root designed for?A: Root is designed for pre-readers as young as age 4. We recommend kids age 5+ use Root.Q: What devices is Root® compatible with?A: Root is compatible with iPad and iPhone running iOS 10 or newer.iPad (4th generation) or lateriPad Air (all models)iPad Pro (all models — 9.7, 10.5, or 12.9 in)iPhone 5 or lateriPod touch (6th generation)Q: Are you COPPA Compliant?A: We take kids privacy and safety very seriously in our products, and our Root Coding app is compliant with COPPA and FERPA. However, we have not yet completed an external certification. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, we do not knowingly collect personal information for anyone under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, we do not collect any education records. Student activities and progress are only stored locally on the device.