The iRobot RA101 Fold-Out Whiteboard for Root® Coding Robot is a reusable dry-erase activity surface designed to support hands-on coding, robotics navigation, and creative STEM learning. This fold-out whiteboard provides a large, flexible workspace where students can design paths, create challenges, and program their Root® robot to interact with custom layouts and drawings.

Ideal for classrooms, makerspaces, STEM labs, robotics clubs, and home learning, the RA101 whiteboard transforms any table or floor into a coding arena. Students can draw, test, erase, and redesign activities, making it a powerful tool for iterative learning, problem-solving, and creative exploration with Root® robots.

🧩 Key Features

• Fold-out coding surface: Expands into a large-format workspace for robot navigation and STEM activities.
• Reusable dry-erase design: Write, draw, erase, and repeat for continuous classroom use.
• Designed for Root® robots: Creates an ideal arena for coding challenges, movement paths, and drawing projects.
• Customizable learning space: Students can create their own maps, mazes, and problem-solving activities.
• Supports coding + drawing integration: Perfect for Root robot drawing, tracing, and design-based activities.
• Portable and classroom-friendly: Foldable design makes storage and transport easy.
• Works on flat surfaces: Suitable for desks, tables, and floors in classrooms or home environments.
• Compatible with dry-erase markers: Works with standard classroom markers for easy setup.

🤖 Compatibility

Designed for use with iRobot Root® coding robots:

• Root® rt0 Coding Robot
• Root® rt1 Coding Robot

📦 What’s Included

• 1 × Fold-Out Whiteboard activity surface

Please note: Dry-erase markers, eraser, and Root® coding robot are sold separately.

🧠 Classroom & STEM Applications

• Robot navigation challenges: Design routes, mazes, and obstacle courses.
• Path-based coding: Teach sequencing, logic, and directional programming.
• Creative drawing projects: Program robots to draw shapes, patterns, and artwork.
• Interactive STEM lessons: Build custom activities for math, logic, and problem-solving.
• Iterative learning: Students test, erase, and refine their designs and code.

🚀 Example Activities

• Create a maze and code the robot to solve it
• Draw geometric shapes using programmed movement
• Design obstacle courses with checkpoints
• Build coordinate grid challenges for math integration
• Develop collaborative classroom coding games

📦 Technical Specifications

📚 Ideal For

• STEM and STEAM classrooms
• Robotics and coding programs
• Makerspaces and innovation labs
• Math and logic integration activities
• Collaborative classroom learning stations
• Students learning programming through hands-on exploration

Create, code, and explore. The iRobot RA101 Fold-Out Whiteboard gives students a reusable, flexible space to experiment with robotics, coding, and creative problem-solving—turning every lesson into an interactive STEM experience.

Please note: This product includes the fold-out whiteboard only. Root® coding robot, markers, and accessories are not included.