Root Coding
Problem solve with robots!
Free
1.23for iPhone, iPad
Age Rating
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About Root Coding
The official app for the iRobot™ Root Coding Robot.
Make whimsical discoveries through coding and creation! Root is a robot that can draw, sing, and do many incredible things—launching your imagination to new heights. Develop your skills as you explore a curated library of activities, lessons, videos, and games in the app. With Root as your coding companion, you’ll discover the joys of programming, music, art, and more!
With Root’s three programming levels, learning to code has never been easier:
LEVEL 1: Graphical blocks teach the essential logic skills of coding. Problem solve and code creatively with Root before even knowing how to read.
LEVEL 2: Hybrid coding blocks give more precise control of the code. The advanced drag-and-drop language builds computational fluency and introduces new coding concepts like variables, math, and logic.
LEVEL 3: Seamlessly enter the world of full text coding. Build advanced algorithms, complex math functions, and control Root's actuators and sensors with the syntax and structure of professional coding languages like Swift.
Get started today!
iROBOT™ ROOT CODING FEATURES
With the iRobot™ Root Coding app, kids of all ages can advance their coding skills while they create their own robot behaviors and creations.
- Code in three distinct coding levels—and translate between them
- Simulate how Root will react with the advanced simulation module
- Explore a curated library filled with project ideas and videos to inspire your own creations
- Complete the integrated coding curriculum, with step-by-step lessons and guided projects
- Play interactive games that apply the coding skills you are learning
- Use the integrated help guide to learn about coding blocks and answer common questions
ROOT ACADEMY
The app also provides the opportunity to enroll in Root Academy—unlocking additional learning materials.
- Browse Root’s specially designed, standards-aligned lesson plans
- Download printable worksheets to share with your class
- Try out first-look activities before the rest of the Root community
- 1 month free trial and then only $4.99 per month
Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your credit card will be charged $4.99/month through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Privacy Policy: https://root.irobot.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://root.irobot.com/terms
Make whimsical discoveries through coding and creation! Root is a robot that can draw, sing, and do many incredible things—launching your imagination to new heights. Develop your skills as you explore a curated library of activities, lessons, videos, and games in the app. With Root as your coding companion, you’ll discover the joys of programming, music, art, and more!
With Root’s three programming levels, learning to code has never been easier:
LEVEL 1: Graphical blocks teach the essential logic skills of coding. Problem solve and code creatively with Root before even knowing how to read.
LEVEL 2: Hybrid coding blocks give more precise control of the code. The advanced drag-and-drop language builds computational fluency and introduces new coding concepts like variables, math, and logic.
LEVEL 3: Seamlessly enter the world of full text coding. Build advanced algorithms, complex math functions, and control Root's actuators and sensors with the syntax and structure of professional coding languages like Swift.
Get started today!
iROBOT™ ROOT CODING FEATURES
With the iRobot™ Root Coding app, kids of all ages can advance their coding skills while they create their own robot behaviors and creations.
- Code in three distinct coding levels—and translate between them
- Simulate how Root will react with the advanced simulation module
- Explore a curated library filled with project ideas and videos to inspire your own creations
- Complete the integrated coding curriculum, with step-by-step lessons and guided projects
- Play interactive games that apply the coding skills you are learning
- Use the integrated help guide to learn about coding blocks and answer common questions
ROOT ACADEMY
The app also provides the opportunity to enroll in Root Academy—unlocking additional learning materials.
- Browse Root’s specially designed, standards-aligned lesson plans
- Download printable worksheets to share with your class
- Try out first-look activities before the rest of the Root community
- 1 month free trial and then only $4.99 per month
Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew each month 24-hours before the end of the current period, and your credit card will be charged $4.99/month through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Privacy Policy: https://root.irobot.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://root.irobot.com/terms
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.23
Last updated on Aug 21, 2019
Old Versions
* Featured projects — More easily discover new, curated content from the Root team
* Bug fixes — Minor enhancements to improve reliability
* Bug fixes — Minor enhancements to improve reliability
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Version History
1.23
Aug 21, 2019
* Featured projects — More easily discover new, curated content from the Root team
* Bug fixes — Minor enhancements to improve reliability
* Bug fixes — Minor enhancements to improve reliability
1.22
Jul 24, 2019
* Bug fixes — Fixed bugs with emoji in project titles and more!
1.21
Jun 20, 2019
* New look! — Updated branding for our new home
* More projects — Access additional sample projects and activities in our content library
* Firmware update — Better color sensor response and other improvements
* Bug fixes — Small fixes and refinements throughout the app
* More projects — Access additional sample projects and activities in our content library
* Firmware update — Better color sensor response and other improvements
* Bug fixes — Small fixes and refinements throughout the app
1.20
Jun 3, 2019
Enjoy one of our biggest app updates ever! For this release, we focused on making it easier and fun to discover new things to do with Root.
* Content browser — Easily explore our curated library of learning content to discover new projects and activities
* Search — Quickly find your desired activity with the built-in search functionality
* Videos — Learn and find inspiration by watching videos made by our creative team
* More free lessons — All of the Learn to Code: Level 1 lessons are now FREE to access for everyone
* Choose your lesson — You can now jump straight to a specific lesson you are interested in
* Virtual Root — The simulator is now FREE to use; simply tap the simulator tab from the coding screen
* Help guide — Find a handy PDF starter guide right in the app
* Firmware update — Root will now make corrections when drawing vertically so your artwork will look even better on a whiteboard
* Worksheets — Root Academy subscribers can now download PDF worksheets to print and use
* Curriculum Cards — Root Academy subscribers can exclusively download printable activity cards for their kids
* Bug fixes — We have fixed a bunch of small issues throughout the app
* Content browser — Easily explore our curated library of learning content to discover new projects and activities
* Search — Quickly find your desired activity with the built-in search functionality
* Videos — Learn and find inspiration by watching videos made by our creative team
* More free lessons — All of the Learn to Code: Level 1 lessons are now FREE to access for everyone
* Choose your lesson — You can now jump straight to a specific lesson you are interested in
* Virtual Root — The simulator is now FREE to use; simply tap the simulator tab from the coding screen
* Help guide — Find a handy PDF starter guide right in the app
* Firmware update — Root will now make corrections when drawing vertically so your artwork will look even better on a whiteboard
* Worksheets — Root Academy subscribers can now download PDF worksheets to print and use
* Curriculum Cards — Root Academy subscribers can exclusively download printable activity cards for their kids
* Bug fixes — We have fixed a bunch of small issues throughout the app
1.18
Feb 15, 2019
* Coding improvements! — Level 2 and 3 blocks are easier to drag and insert.
* Unified math and logic blocks — Cleaned up the picker by combining similar operations.
* Lock event block — Prevent other events from interrupting the code within these blocks.
* Say block — The say block will now say strings, numbers, or logic.
* Random numbers — Pick between randomly generated integers or decimals
* Sounds — You can now play notes of any frequency or duration.
* Optimizations — Many parts of the user interface will load and run faster.
* Bug fixes — Fixed minor bugs throughout entire application.
* Unified math and logic blocks — Cleaned up the picker by combining similar operations.
* Lock event block — Prevent other events from interrupting the code within these blocks.
* Say block — The say block will now say strings, numbers, or logic.
* Random numbers — Pick between randomly generated integers or decimals
* Sounds — You can now play notes of any frequency or duration.
* Optimizations — Many parts of the user interface will load and run faster.
* Bug fixes — Fixed minor bugs throughout entire application.
1.17
Jan 8, 2019
* Code Stepping — Play your code project one block at a time.
* Bug fixes — Explore counters and search functionality.
* Bug fixes — Explore counters and search functionality.
1.16
Dec 8, 2018
* Variables have arrived! — Create more sophisticated projects in Levels 2 and 3 with Number and Boolean variables.
* Upgraded simulator — Zoom and move around a bigger drawing area. Make more accurate robot drawings. Manually drag the robot when the program is stopped.
* New navigation blocks — Drive to specific points using dead reckoning (estimating the robot's position). Get started with coordinates and draw math functions!
* New say block — Have Root speak in robot language, or code your device to say things aloud.
* User interface improvements — Updated the syntax and block aesthetics in Level 2 and Level 3.
* Bug fixes — Fixed translation and persistency issues, improved thumbnail generation and iPad sounds, and more.
* Upgraded simulator — Zoom and move around a bigger drawing area. Make more accurate robot drawings. Manually drag the robot when the program is stopped.
* New navigation blocks — Drive to specific points using dead reckoning (estimating the robot's position). Get started with coordinates and draw math functions!
* New say block — Have Root speak in robot language, or code your device to say things aloud.
* User interface improvements — Updated the syntax and block aesthetics in Level 2 and Level 3.
* Bug fixes — Fixed translation and persistency issues, improved thumbnail generation and iPad sounds, and more.
1.15
Nov 28, 2018
* Additional support for root educators and classroom use.
1.14
Nov 14, 2018
* Bug patches for Coding, Learn, and Explore.
1.13
Nov 10, 2018
* Bug patches for Explore.
1.12
Nov 10, 2018
* Launched the "Explore" section. Explore projects that others have created and contribute your own projects.
* Updated robot firmware.
* Added a Root Academy reward level.
* Enhanced simulator, project editing, and project management screens.
* Minor and major bug patches.
* Updated robot firmware.
* Added a Root Academy reward level.
* Enhanced simulator, project editing, and project management screens.
* Minor and major bug patches.
1.05
Sep 19, 2018
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* Opened Root Academy's first lessons, projects, and games for customers to try before subscribing.
* Opened Root Academy's first lessons, projects, and games for customers to try before subscribing.
1.04
Sep 15, 2018
Thanks for sharing your feedback and reporting any bugs! Download the latest version of our app to have the best experience.
This update includes:
* Bug and crash fixes
* Faster loading to Home screen
* Updated Root Academy learning content
This update includes:
* Bug and crash fixes
* Faster loading to Home screen
* Updated Root Academy learning content
1.03
Sep 12, 2018
Thanks for sharing your feedback and reporting bugs. Download the latest version of our app to have the best experience.
This update includes:
* Root Academy.
* Simulator.
* Boomerang Coding Blocks.
* Bug fixes.
This update includes:
* Root Academy.
* Simulator.
* Boomerang Coding Blocks.
* Bug fixes.
1.19
Aug 12, 2018
* Block glossary — Level 2 and 3 blocks now have full explanations when dragged into the help tray.
* Simulated sensors — Use color, bumper, and touch sensors in the upgraded Root simulator.
* Level 2 improvements — Updated coloring makes it easier to tell which blocks are draggable and where they fit.
* Search projects — Find your favorite projects more easily using the new search bar.
* Set sound output — Choose to play sounds on Root or through your device's speakers.
* Updated Explore — Added additional project categories and the ability to flag inappropriate projects.
* Robot firmware — Upgrade your robot with the latest improvements, including more accurate color sensing.
* Bug fixes — Optimizations throughout the app.
1.02
Aug 9, 2018
Thanks for sharing your feedback and reporting bugs. Download the latest version of our app to have the best experience.
This update includes:
* New app preview screenshots.
* Minor bug fixes.
* Tweaked music block sounds and octaves.
* Polished intro animations and connection help.
This update includes:
* New app preview screenshots.
* Minor bug fixes.
* Tweaked music block sounds and octaves.
* Polished intro animations and connection help.
1.01
Aug 7, 2018
additional on boarding help
minor bug fixes
updated aesthetics
minor bug fixes
updated aesthetics
1.0
Aug 3, 2018
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iPhone
iPad
Root Coding supports English
