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mBot
Makeblock mBot is a buildable aluminium coding robot with ultrasonic obstacle sensing and line following, using block or Arduino programming.
- Form
- Wheeled
- Use
- Education
- Weight
- –
- Battery (claim)
- –
Specifications
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- Form
- Wheeled
- Use
- Education
- User programming
- Yes
- Phone app
- Yes
- User programming
- Block programming and Arduino C/C++.
- Regional availability
- Blue P1050017 and Pink 90107 variants orderable on 3 October 2026. Orderable on the maker store on 3 October 2026; maker states delivery to the contiguous United States only.
- Release details
- Exact first-sale date not established from the maker evidence read.
Hardware
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Processing
- mCore controller at 16 MHz.
- Sensors
- Light and ultrasonic sensors, infrared emitter and line-following module.
- Audio
- Buzzer.
- Connections
- Maker lists USB, Bluetooth and a 2.4 GHz radio option; the radio option is not described as Wi-Fi.
- Accessories
- mBot2 is a separate selectable product on this store page; its photographs and specifications are excluded.
Battery
- Battery
- Four AA batteries or an optional 3.7 V 1800 mAh lithium-polymer pack. Capacity is not assigned to AA configurations.
- Runtime conditions
- Maker lists approximately 1 hour runtime and 3–4 hours charging alongside its rechargeable-pack option; these are not an AA-battery guarantee.
Closest rivals
Model | Form | Use | Weight | Battery (claim) | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeled | Companion, Education | – | 2 hours of continuous play | – | |
| Wheeled | Education | – | Maker describes all-day battery life without a numeric runtime | – | |
| Wheeled | Education | – | All-day classroom use (maker claim; hours unpublished) | – |
Sources
Photo: cdn.shopify.com
- Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM Learning maker view 15; accessories or other configurations may be illustrated: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0070/5901/3716/products/1_4-2.png
- Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM Learning maker view 18; accessories or other configurations may be illustrated: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0070/5901/3716/files/10-561772_a9a4edb1-b707-4ee1-9c9…
- Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM Learning maker view 19; accessories or other configurations may be illustrated: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0070/5901/3716/products/2.webp
- mBot pink robot with its physical coding kit packaging: Official manufacturer product gallery
