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Advance from Block-Based to Text-Based Coding

Ready to move on from visual block coding in the iRobot Coding App? Transition to text-based coding in iRobot Education's Python® Web Playground and installable Python® SDK.

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iRobot's Python Web Playground

iRobot's Installable Python SDK

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  • Access Online
  • Install Locally
  • Interact with APIs
  • Control Robots
  • Access Online
  • Install Locally
  • Interact with APIs
  • Control Robots

Access Online

Leveraging the same syntax as the iRobot Coding App, iRobot's Python® Web Playground lets you control Root® or Create® 3 robots with a web-based Python IDE using Bluetooth® technology.

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Install Locally

iRobot's Python® SDK can be downloaded to a computer or compute board (such as a Raspberry Pi®) for offline access and increased compatibility with other Python® libraries.

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Interact with APIs

Interact with other platforms, for example AirTable, Thunkable, and other Internet-connected tools.

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Control Robots

Pair iRobot's Python® Web Playground or Python SDK with Root® or Create® 3 robots to control them using Bluetooth® technology.

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Create 3 + Web Playground for Python

You can connect to the Create 3 Educational Robot via Bluetooth and run your first program in a browser through the Python Web Playground. Follow the instructions to connect, run and explore!

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Installing the Python SDK

Follow this guide to install the iRobot Education Python SDK. Written & submitted by Kathryn Wujciak at Tufts University

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Integrating AirTable With the Python Web Playground

Tutorial for connecting an Airtable base to the Python Web Playground.

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Integrating Thunkable with the Python Playground

Create a remote-control app to drive your robot around.

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Robot Text Printer

Import Hershey vector fonts into the iRobot's Python® Web Playground to write messages with your Root® coding robot!

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Robot Color Scanner

Use iRobot's Python® Web Playground, paired with the Root® Pro coding robot, to scan colors and icons!

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Robot Light Painting

Use long-exposure light photography, paired with the Create® 3 Robot, to create robot-infused light paintings!

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Connect and control real robots

Root® Lite Coding Robot

Providing a balance of value and utility, the Root Lite empowers interactive, progressive learn-to-code experiences that cater to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Program your Root Lite robots to drive, draw, light-up, play music, react to changes in their environment, and more!

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Root® Pro Coding Robot

Packed with more premium features, the Root Pro provides the ultimate interactive coding experience. From navigating flat, horizontal surfaces to vertical, magnetic whiteboards, the Root Pro makes the most of your space while also defying gravity. Comes equipped with a color sensor and eraser for more ways to take STEM learning to the next level!

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Create® 3 Advanced Robot

A development platform for learning ROS 2 and Python, the Create 3 arrives ready to run with a suite of smart technology. Program the Create 3 to perform simple behaviors, sounds and movements—Or advance to autonomous localization, navigation, and telepresence applications.

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