1.23
2019-08-21
* Featured projects — More easily discover new, curated content from the Root team
* Bug fixes — Minor enhancements to improve reliability
1.22
2019-07-24
* Bug fixes — Fixed bugs with emoji in project titles and more!
1.21
2019-06-20
* 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
1.20
2019-06-03
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
1.19
2018-08-12
* 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.
1.18
2019-02-16
* 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.
1.17
2019-01-09
* Code Stepping — Play your code project one block at a time.
* Bug fixes — Explore counters and search functionality.
1.16
2018-12-08
* 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.
1.15
2018-11-28
* Additional support for root educators and classroom use.
1.14
2018-11-15
* Bug patches for Coding, Learn, and Explore.
1.13
2018-11-11
* Bug patches for Explore.
1.12
2018-11-11
* 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.
1.05
2018-09-20
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
* Opened Root Academy's first lessons, projects, and games for customers to try before subscribing.
1.04
2018-09-16
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
1.03
2018-09-13
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.
1.02
2018-08-09
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.
1.01
2018-08-08
additional on boarding help
minor bug fixes
updated aesthetics