iRobot Corp. iRobot Root Coding RobotvsSphero Sphero indi
Side-by-side comparison of iRobot Corp. iRobot Root Coding Robot and Sphero Sphero indi: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

iRobot Corp.
iRobot Root Coding Robot
An interactive coding companion designed to grow with learners of all ages.
From
$129

Sphero
Sphero indi
Inspires imaginative, play-based learning for early learners with screenless and app-enabled coding.
From
$150
Specifications
| Spec | iRobot Root Coding Robot | Sphero indi |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $129 | $150 |
| Category | educational | educational |
| Payload | null kg | null kg |
| Runtime | null h | null h |
| Speed | null m/s | 1.6 m/s |
| Weight | null kg | 0.562 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | null | null |
| Battery | — | 1 Lithium Ion battery (included) |
Shared use cases
- Problem-solving
Only on iRobot Root Coding Robot
- Learning to code
- STEM education
- Creative expression (drawing, music)
- Robotics fundamentals
Only on Sphero indi
- Screenless coding
- App-enabled coding
- Maze building
- Computational thinking
- Storytelling
- STEAM learning
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