# Artistic Coding Robots The 'Root' Robot for Beginners Lets Families and Kids Partake in Coding By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-for-beginners References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/learn-to-code-with-root-robot-25-10-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1509453982/root-a-robot-to-teach-coding) Engineered to make getting involved with robotics less intimidating, the 'Root' is a robot for beginners that's designed to help introduce the hobby to youngsters and/or families. Robotics, coding and technology literacy are quickly becoming some of the most important educational topics for children to partake in. As the world evolves to favor pastimes and professions that are technology-focused, the need for ways to get involved that are fun and easy are becoming fundamental. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot), the 'Root' robot for beginners is the creation of Scansorial and can be [controlled via a smartphone or tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot). The 'Root' robot can climb up the wall, respond to drawings on paper or a whiteboard and provide an array of other features that are inherently focused on [tech literacy and creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-teaching-robot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robots for Beginners:** Introduction of robots that are beginner-friendly, making it easier for people with no robotics expertise to engage with robotics technology - **Tech Literacy for Children:** Promotion of technology literacy for children through user-friendly ways such as robotics and coding - **Interactive Robotics:** Introduction of interactive robotic technology that can respond to external stimuli ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Introduction of beginner-friendly robotic toys such as 'Root' can disrupt the traditional toy industry by merging technology and play into one - **Education Industry:** Promotion of Tech literacy in children and the integration of interactive robotics in the learning process creates innovative educational technology solutions - **STEM Industry:** Introduction of beginner-friendly robotics technology creates an opportunity for professionals in the STEM industry, providing a new angle of innovation at the elementary level of robotics education ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable STEM Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coderover-robot.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Educational Language Learning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pudding-beansprout-robot.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md)