Since the robot can show what coding can do in real time, it could spark a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the field. Wyss Institute's lead robotics researcher Zivthan Dubrovsky said:

We're in the digital world, but schools don't teach coding. America needs computer programmers to be competitive -- 71 percent of new jobs in STEM are going to be centered around coding. If we can solve this problem, this will be a big step forward for our country.

The team's still looking for partners that can bring Root to classrooms at the moment. If and when they succeed, they plan to develop a curriculum that will get children exploring all the robot's capabilities.