Makeblock mBot2 vs Yukai Engineering Mirumi
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Makeblock mBot2 costs $150 and the Yukai Engineering Mirumi costs $150. Pick the Makeblock mBot2 for kids 10 and up moving from blocks to Python. Pick the Yukai Engineering Mirumi for cute tech gifts and bag charm fans. The Yukai Engineering Mirumi wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Yukai Engineering Mirumi wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| mBot2 | Mirumi | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $150 | $150 | Tie |
| Release year | 2021 | 2026 | Mirumi |
- Best for kids 10 and up moving from blocks to Python
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2021)
- Best for cute tech gifts and bag charm fans
- Type
- Wheeled robot kit
- Interaction
- 1.44 in color screen
- Subscription
- None
- Ages
- 8 and up
Metal build it yourself coding robot with Scratch and Python
Full Makeblock mBot2 review, pros and cons →- Type
- Small plush charm robot
- Interaction
- Turns its head toward
- Subscription
- None
Fuzzy bag charm robot that turns its head to glance at people
Full Yukai Engineering Mirumi review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Makeblock mBot2 | Yukai Engineering Mirumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $150 |
| 3 year cost | $150 | $150 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #10 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | preorder |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Type | Wheeled robot kit with metal chassis that kids assemble, run by the CyberPi controller | Small plush charm robot with long bendable arms that clip onto a bag strap or wrist; colors Pink, Ivory and Gray |
| Interaction | 1.44 in color screen on CyberPi, buttons, RGB lights; driven by code or the mobile app (B&H, The Canadian Homeschooler) | Turns its head toward sounds and voices, hides its face when shy, reacts when petted on the head and shakes its head when shaken; makes no sounds |
| Ai features | Wi-Fi on CyberPi for internet and AI based coding projects in mBlock; no built in companion personality | None; reactive behaviors only, no voice assistant or chat |
| Camera | No camera in the base kit; a camera add on is sold separately (The Canadian Homeschooler) | No |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic distance sensor, quad RGB line and color sensor, light sensor (Jessica Boschen, B&H) | Microphone and head touch sensor at launch; the CES 2025 prototype Engadget tried used a distance sensor and an IMU |
| Mobility | Two encoder motors with 1 degree accuracy, up to 200 rpm (B&H) | Head motion only; arms grip but do not move |
| Compute | CyberPi with ESP32-WROVER-B, 8 MB flash, Wi-Fi, stores 8 programs (B&H) | n/a |
| Programming | Block coding in mBlock 5 (Scratch based) and Python (B&H, The Canadian Homeschooler) | n/a |
| Battery runtime | Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery charged by USB; runtime not published | About 8 hours on a full charge, varies with use (launch specs); built in lithium polymer battery |
| Size weight | Robot size not published; package 8.7 x 7.4 x 4.1 in, 2.5 lb (B&H) | About 100 x 110 x 140 mm (3.9 x 4.3 x 5.5 in) including arms, about 155 g (5.5 oz) |
| Subscription | None | None; no app |
| Age range | 8 and up (Makeblock, per The Canadian Homeschooler); the reviewer suggests 10 and up | Not published |
| Charge time | n/a | About 2 hours, rated 5V 1A |
| Materials | n/a | ABS mechanism, TPU arms, 100% acrylic outer fabric |
| Best for | kids 10 and up moving from blocks to Python | cute tech gifts and bag charm fans |
| Skip if | you want a companion with a personality | you want a robot that talks or learns |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Makeblock mBot2
- What I Have Learned Teaching (Jessica Boschen): 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. Source
- The Canadian Homeschooler: 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. Source
Yukai Engineering Mirumi
- Engadget: CES 2025 hands on: it stared at people, hid its face when shy and shook its head when shaken; no sounds, but its movement gave a faint purr like vibration. Its arms clung well to a wrist or strap. Yukai quoted about 8 hours of battery and around $70 at the time. Source
- TechRadar: CES 2025 show floor look: called it adorable, like a small gray chick with very long arms; saw it turn to look at people, hide when shy and shake its head in protest. No price was announced then. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Makeblock mBot2 or the Yukai Engineering Mirumi?
Pick the Makeblock mBot2 for kids 10 and up moving from blocks to Python. Pick the Yukai Engineering Mirumi for cute tech gifts and bag charm fans.
What is the difference between the mBot2 and the Mirumi?
Type: Wheeled robot kit with metal chassis that kids assemble, run by the CyberPi controller on the mBot2, Small plush charm robot with long bendable arms that clip onto a bag strap or wrist… on the Mirumi. Interaction: 1.44 in color screen on CyberPi, buttons, RGB lights; driven by code or the mobile app… on the mBot2, Turns its head toward sounds and voices, hides its face when shy, reacts when petted on… on the Mirumi. Ai features: Wi-Fi on CyberPi for internet and AI based coding projects in mBlock; no built in… on the mBot2, None; reactive behaviors only, no voice assistant or chat on the Mirumi.
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