/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/irobot-s-major-effort-in-stem-out-this-yearAlthough most “coding robots” I’ve ever seen end up in a toy box never to be used again, this one seems a little more useful. iRobot Corporation, one of the top companies in consumer robots, has unveiled the Root coding robot and announced plan...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/irobot-s-major-effort-in-stem-out-this-yearSat, 22 Jun 2019 01:43:01 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bf1d11cf-2392-466d-8f76-bd55e6d55ad8aspork420<p>I like it! This could be a Road Test for those with kids in the right age range!</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=7328&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/irobot-s-major-effort-in-stem-out-this-yearFri, 21 Jun 2019 20:47:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bf1d11cf-2392-466d-8f76-bd55e6d55ad8genebren0<p>Very nice robot concept.&nbsp; I like that the Root can move on a vertical whiteboard surface, that would make it a bit easier to integrate into classroom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gene</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=7328&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/irobot-s-major-effort-in-stem-out-this-yearFri, 21 Jun 2019 19:07:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:bf1d11cf-2392-466d-8f76-bd55e6d55ad8jomoenginer0<p>Looks nice and is a bit like the Parallax Scribbler 3.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This would be a nice alternative to a iRobot Create 2 at the same prices range.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I wonder if the iRoot can be programmed to pick up toys as well?</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=7328&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">