iRobot RT601 Root rt1 Classroom Pack - 6 Pack Coding Robots for STEM Learning

The iRobot Root® rt1 Classroom Pack - 6 Pack is a hands-on coding and robotics solution designed for classrooms, makerspaces, STEM labs, media centers, and collaborative small-group instruction. This educator bundle includes six Root® rt1 coding robots plus classroom-ready accessories and curriculum resources that help students explore coding through art, music, movement, problem-solving, and interactive robotics challenges.

Built for beginner through advanced learners, the Root® rt1 supports a progressive coding journey from graphical blocks to hybrid coding and full-text coding, including Python. Students can program the robots to drive, draw, erase, respond to touch, detect color, light up, play music, and even climb magnetic whiteboards for highly engaging cross-curricular learning experiences.

🤖 Key Features

• Complete 6-robot classroom kit: Ideal for shared classroom use, collaborative projects, and small-group STEM instruction.
• 3 progressive coding levels: Supports graphical coding, hybrid coding, and full-text coding for differentiated instruction.
• Python-supported learning path: Helps students advance from beginner coding concepts to more advanced programming skills.
• Magnetic whiteboard climbing: Root® rt1 can move across magnetic whiteboard surfaces for vertical coding activities.
• Draw-and-erase functionality: Raise and lower markers to draw while driving, then use the built-in eraser to clear dry-erase surfaces.
• 32 optical color sensors: Detects colors across the RGB spectrum for path following, color-based challenges, and creative projects.
• Touch-responsive interaction: Four top tap zones allow students to trigger actions and interactive robot responses.
• Lights, sound, and music: Code glowing lights, sound output, and musical compositions for engaging multisensory learning.
• Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity: Pairs with compatible devices and browsers to bring code to life.
• Cross-curricular classroom use: Great for coding, robotics, STEM, STEAM, math, science, creativity, and project-based learning.

📦 What’s Included

• 6 Root® rt1 Coding Robots
• 6 fold-out whiteboard grids
• 12 dry erase markers
• 6 microfiber cleaning cloths
• 6 sets of vinyl cling stickers
• 6 USB charging cables
• Printable Learning Level 1 curriculum guide
• 1-year subscription to premium educator content for up to 6 devices

🧠 Coding & Learning Experience

• Beginner-friendly start: Students can start with drag-and-drop graphical coding with no reading required.
• Built to grow with learners: Progresses from foundational logic and sequencing to hybrid and text-based programming.
• Auto-level code translation: Code can be translated across learning levels to support differentiated learning.
• Virtual and real-world coding: Students can practice in the simulator environment and then connect to physical robots.
• Creative coding projects: Encourages drawing, music, interaction, and experimentation beyond basic robot movement.

🎓 Curriculum & Classroom Value

• Designed for educators: Built for teachers developing coding and robotics programs.
• Learning Level 1 content included: Activity pack contains 30 lessons and 22 projects.
• Topic coverage: Includes introduction to coding, robot basics, touch interaction, drawing, loops, patterns, wheel speeds, color identification, and sensing/responding activities.
• Cross-curricular opportunities: Supports connections across STEM, math, English, history, science, art, and more.
• Collaborative group use: Well suited for small groups, coding centers, robotics rotations, and classroom stations.

🔌 Device Compatibility

Works with compatible Bluetooth®-enabled devices and supported browsers running 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
• Supported web access through code.irobot.com

⚙️ Technical Specifications

🚀 What Students Can Do with Root® rt1

• Code the robot to drive, turn, and navigate routes
• Create drawings, shapes, mazes, and art projects
• Erase dry-erase surfaces using the built-in eraser
• Climb magnetic whiteboards for vertical activities
• Follow paths and recognize colors using RGB sensing
• Respond to taps, light changes, and obstacles
• Program sounds, songs, and musical interactions
• Use simulators and physical robots together for blended coding practice

📚 Ideal For

• Elementary and middle school coding programs
• STEM and STEAM classroom instruction
• Robotics clubs and innovation labs
• Small-group intervention and enrichment
• Makerspaces and project-based learning
• School and district technology purchases

Need a scalable robotics solution? The Root® Classroom Pack is built for shared student use, making it a strong option for teachers, media specialists, STEM coordinators, and district buyers expanding hands-on coding access across classrooms and programs.

Please note: This is a classroom pack with 6 robots and shared-use accessories for collaborative learning environments. Compatible device must support Bluetooth® Low Energy for robot connection.