Makeblock mBot2 vs Robosen Interstellar Scout K1

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mBot2 compared with Interstellar Scout K1
MakeblockmBot2RobosenInterstellar Scout K1
Overview
Released––
Task and control
FormWheeledHumanoid
UseEducationCompanion, Education
User programmingYesYes
Phone appYesYes
User programmingmBlock blocks and Python; CyberPi additionally supports Arduino IDE C/C++.Block coding and manual motion programming.
Remote control–App and voice control. Standard K1 comparison lists 41 voice command words; 81 applies to K1 Pro.
Regional availabilitySingle standard mBot2 SKU P1010132 orderable on the maker store on 3 October 2026; maker states delivery to contiguous United States only.White/blue K1WH-SE orderable on UK maker store on 3 October 2026. Grey K1 Pro is separate and was unavailable.
Release detailsExact first-sale date not established from the maker evidence read.Exact first-sale date not established; store update and preorder dates are not retail dates.
Hardware
Robot weight–940 g
Height90 mm–
MicrophoneYesYes
Wi-FiYes–
BluetoothYesYes
Actuators–17 servos: one head, six arm and ten leg motors.
ProcessingCyberPi Xtensa 32-bit LX6 dual-core processor at 240 MHz.–
Memory8 MB SPI flash and 8 MB PSRAM.–
SensorsLight sensor, microphone, gyroscope and accelerometer; ultrasonic and quad RGB modules. Other optional mBuild sensors are separate.–
ConnectionsUSB and Bluetooth; maker also lists 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity.Bluetooth 4.2 BLE, USB data interface and separate DC charge input.
Size and weightMaker lists 90 × 180 × 130 mm (h × l × L); height retained, ambiguous lower-case/upper-case length labels are not assigned to width/depth.Maker lists 176 × 99 × 349 mm without explicit axis labels.
AccessoriesOne buildable robot per single kit. AI, Rover, Smart World, competition and classroom bundles add equipment. mBot Neo is the same hardware under an earlier name.–
Battery
Battery life (maker's claim)Approximately 5 hours of playApproximately 50 minutes usage
Battery capacity2,500 mAh2,000 mAh
ChargingMaker claims approximately 1 hour charging via USB.Approximately 50 minutes; supplied adaptor outputs 8.4 V / 2 A.

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