- Type
- Wheeled robot kit
- Interaction
- 1.44 in color screen
- Subscription
- None
- Ages
- 8 and up
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Makeblock mBot2
Metal build it yourself coding robot with Scratch and Python
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Nov 2, 2026
Is the Makeblock mBot2 worth it? mBot2 is a sturdy build it yourself robot that takes kids from Scratch style blocks to Python on the same hardware. It costs $150 as of Nov 4, 2026, and 2 independent reviewers tested it.
mBot2 is a sturdy build it yourself robot that takes kids from Scratch style blocks to Python on the same hardware. Both families who tested it had kids build it alone, though setup and connection hiccups needed firmware updates. Skip it if you want a cuddly companion, since this is a coding kit first.
Best for: kids 10 and up moving from blocks to Python. Skip if: you want a companion with a personality.
Specs
- Type
- Wheeled robot kit with metal chassis that kids assemble, run by the CyberPi controller
- Interaction
- 1.44 in color screen on CyberPi, buttons, RGB lights; driven by code or the mobile app (B&H, The Canadian Homeschooler)
- Ai features
- Wi-Fi on CyberPi for internet and AI based coding projects in mBlock; no built in companion personality
- Camera
- No camera in the base kit; a camera add on is sold separately (The Canadian Homeschooler)
- Sensors
- Ultrasonic distance sensor, quad RGB line and color sensor, light sensor (Jessica Boschen, B&H)
- Mobility
- Two encoder motors with 1 degree accuracy, up to 200 rpm (B&H)
- Compute
- CyberPi with ESP32-WROVER-B, 8 MB flash, Wi-Fi, stores 8 programs (B&H)
- Programming
- Block coding in mBlock 5 (Scratch based) and Python (B&H, The Canadian Homeschooler)
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $150
- Total
- $150
No subscription. Add on packs such as Smart World and the camera are extra. No battery replacement cost is published, so a 3 year cost is not computable.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- ● No Makeblock robot recall in the CPSC database as of Nov 4, 2026. Checked daily.
- FCC authorized
- Not checked
- Company
- ● Active
- Warranty
- Not listed
Price history
Tracked dailyWhere to buy
- Amazon
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- B&H Photo
- See price →
- Makeblock store
- $150 →
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Pros
- Kids can assemble the metal kit without adult help
- Same robot supports blocks and Python
- Precise encoder motors and several sensors
- Rechargeable battery instead of AA cells
Cons
- Setup and connection issues reported by both testers
- Limited tutorials (The Canadian Homeschooler)
- Camera and extra sensors cost more
- Battery runtime not published
What independent reviewers found
- Her 12 year old built it alone, with one part upside down, and wrote Scratch programs using the ultrasonic, line and light sensors. Highly recommended it, noting minor connectivity issues. Makeblock supplied the unit.
- What I Have Learned Teaching (Jessica Boschen)
- Kids aged 11 and 9 assembled it without help. A motor in the wrong port made it spin in circles, setup was the hardest part and firmware updates often fixed issues. Suggested ages 10 and up. Makeblock supplied the unit.
- The Canadian Homeschooler
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions buyers ask
Can my child build it alone?
In both hands on reviews, kids aged 9 to 12 built it without adult help, though one put a part in upside down.
What coding languages does it use?
Block coding in Makeblock's mBlock 5 and Python, on the same robot.
Does it need batteries?
No AA cells. It has a built in rechargeable battery charged over USB.
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