iRobot Root rt1 Coding Robot Intro Pack - 2 Pack
SKU: RT201
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The iRobot RT201 Root® rt1 Coding Robot Intro Pack - 2 Pack is a classroom-ready STEM and coding solution designed for small group instruction, teacher demonstrations, makerspaces, intervention groups, and introductory robotics programs. This bundle includes two Root® rt1 coding robots plus curriculum resources and accessories to help students explore coding through movement, drawing, music, touch interaction, color sensing, and problem-solving.
Built for learners ranging from pre-readers to more advanced coders, the Root® rt1 works with the iRobot® Coding platform’s three progressive learning levels: graphical coding, hybrid coding, and full-text coding including Python. Its premium rt1 feature set adds magnetic whiteboard climbing, built-in erasing, and RGB color sensing for highly interactive cross-curricular classroom activities.
🤖 Key Features
- Complete 2-robot intro pack: A practical starter bundle for teacher-led instruction, pilot programs, enrichment, and small group STEM learning.
- 3 progressive coding levels: Supports graphical coding, hybrid coding, and full-text coding to grow with student skill levels.
- Python-supported coding path: Helps students transition from beginner-friendly coding to more advanced text-based programming.
- Magnetic whiteboard climbing: Root® rt1 can travel across magnetic whiteboards for vertical demonstrations and whole-group activities.
- Draw and erase functionality: Program the robot to lower markers for drawing and use the built-in eraser on dry-erase whiteboard surfaces.
- 32 optical color sensors: Detects colors across the RGB spectrum for path following, obstacle challenges, music activities, and creative coding.
- Tap and touch interaction: Four top tap zones allow students to trigger commands and interactive responses.
- Lights, music, and motion: Code the robot to glow, flash, move, react, and play musical compositions.
- Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity: Connects to supported devices and compatible browsers for flexible classroom use.
- Cross-curricular learning: Supports coding, robotics, STEM, STEAM, math, science, art, and project-based learning.
📦 What’s Included
- 2 × Root® rt1 Coding Robots
- 2 × Fold-out whiteboard grids
- 4 × Dry erase markers
- 2 × Dry erase cloths
- 2 × Sets of vinyl cling stickers
- 2 × Charging cables
- Printable Learning Level 1 curriculum guide
- 1-year subscription to Premium Educator Content for up to 6 devices
🧠 Coding & Learning Experience
- Graphical coding: Drag-and-drop coding blocks support foundational logic skills with no reading required.
- Hybrid coding: Helps students build fluency by combining symbols and code script.
- Full-text coding: Supports deeper coding structure and syntax, including Python-based learning.
- Virtual and physical practice: Students can work in the iRobot Coding environment and then connect to real robots.
- Creative expression through code: Blends art, music, motion, and exploration into coding instruction.
🔌 Device Compatibility
Works with Bluetooth®-supported devices and compatible browser access through the iRobot® Coding platform:
- iPad and iPhone devices running iOS
- Android tablets
- Chromebooks running Chrome OS
- Windows laptops and desktop computers
- Mac computers running macOS
- Browser-based coding via code.irobot.com
📦 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | RT201 |
| Robot Type | Root® rt1 Coding Robot |
| Pack Size | 2 robots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) |
| Coding Levels | Graphical, hybrid, and full-text coding |
| Advanced Coding Support | Full-text coding including Python |
| Exclusive rt1 Features | Magnetic whiteboard climbing, built-in eraser, 32 optical color sensors |
| Interactive Features | Drive, turn, glow, flash, draw, erase, play music, tap-triggered actions, light-reactive actions, bump response |
| Touch Input | Four top tap zones |
| Charging | USB-C charging |
| Charge Time | About 2 hours to reach 90% battery charge |
| Battery Runtime | Up to about 2 hours of constant driving or about a week of intermittent classroom use |
| Auto Power Saving | Automatically powers off after 15 minutes when not connected |
| Supported Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Chrome OS, Windows, macOS |
| Recommended Use | Small-group instruction, classroom demonstrations, STEM labs, makerspaces, introductory robotics, coding enrichment, and pilot programs |
📚 Ideal For
- Teacher demos and small-group coding lessons
- STEM and STEAM classroom introductions
- Intervention groups and enrichment programs
- Makerspaces and innovation labs
- School pilot programs and robotics trials
- Students learning coding through movement, art, and music
Looking for a flexible way to launch robotics in your classroom? The Root® rt1 Intro Pack is a strong entry point for educators who want premium Root robot capabilities in a manageable 2-pack format for demonstrations, stations, and hands-on coding exploration.
Please note: This Intro Pack includes the premium Root® rt1 model. The Learning Level 1 activity pack used across Root classroom bundles includes 30 lessons and 22 projects covering coding basics, drawing, loops, patterns, touch interaction, wheel speeds, color identification, and sensing/responding activities.