Makeblock · mBot
mBot Ultimate
Makeblock mBot Ultimate is a programmable aluminium robot kit with ten documented builds and a MegaPi controller.
- Form
- Modular
- Use
- Education, Research
- Weight
- –
- Battery (claim)
- –
What reviewers say
Both tests appreciated the metal parts, build variety and scope for expansion. Raspberry Pi Pod found it expensive and warned that younger builders need help with small screws and some misleading assembly views. CNX Software found the documented builds accessible; its test did not assess Raspberry Pi programming.
From recantha.co.uk and cnx-software.com
Specifications
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- Form
- Modular
- Use
- Education, Research
- User programming
- Yes
- Phone app
- Yes
- Movement
- Ten documented configurations, including a robotic-arm vehicle, tracked camera vehicle and rolling tank.
- User programming
- Blocks and Arduino C/C++; Python requires a separately purchased Raspberry Pi and suitable firmware.
- Regional availability
- Standard SKU 90040 and controller bundle 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
- MegaPi ATMEGA2560-16AU controller at 16 MHz.
- Sensors
- Ultrasonic, line-following and gyroscope modules; camera-shutter module.
- Connections
- USB, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz radio; the radio option is not described as Wi-Fi.
Battery
- Battery
- Six AA batteries or an optional 2600 mAh lithium-polymer pack. Store gifts and controller bundles can change included accessories.
- Runtime conditions
- Maker lists approximately 1–2 hours runtime and 1.5 hours charging alongside the rechargeable-pack option; AA endurance is not established.
Closest rivals
| Model | Form | Use | Weight | Battery (claim) | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modular | Education | – | – | – |
Sources
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