FlipperBot vs Makeblock mTiny
Side-by-side comparison of FlipperBot (Adafruit Industries) and Makeblock mTiny (Makeblock) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlipperBot—
- Makeblock mTinyChina
Year First Available
- FlipperBot2018
- Makeblock mTiny—
Verified Deployments
- FlipperBot0 Deployments
- Makeblock mTiny0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FlipperBot$90
- Makeblock mTiny$230
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FlipperBot0.3 hrs
- Makeblock mTiny2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- FlipperBotACTIVE
- Makeblock mTinyACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- FlipperBot0.2 m/s
- Makeblock mTiny—
Autonomy Level
- FlipperBotpartially autonomous
- Makeblock mTiny—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $90 | $230 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes FlipperBot and Makeblock mTiny?
FlipperBot is made by Adafruit Industries. Makeblock mTiny is made by Makeblock, based in CN.
How much does FlipperBot cost compared to Makeblock mTiny?
FlipperBot is listed at $90. Makeblock mTiny is listed at $230.
How do FlipperBot and Makeblock mTiny compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FlipperBot scores 28/100. Makeblock mTiny scores 36/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FlipperBot and Makeblock mTiny in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between FlipperBot and Makeblock mTiny?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
FlipperBot vs Makeblock mTiny compares two robots in the education category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.