KOOV Educator Kit vs Makeblock mTiny
Side-by-side comparison of KOOV Educator Kit (Sony) and Makeblock mTiny (Makeblock) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KOOV Educator KitJapan
- Makeblock mTinyChina
Year First Available
- KOOV Educator Kit2018
- Makeblock mTiny—
Verified Deployments
- KOOV Educator Kit0 Deployments
- Makeblock mTiny0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KOOV Educator Kit$520
- Makeblock mTiny$230
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KOOV Educator Kit10 hrs
- Makeblock mTiny2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- KOOV Educator KitACTIVE
- Makeblock mTinyACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- KOOV Educator Kit1,350 kg
- Makeblock mTiny—
Reach
- KOOV Educator Kit850 mm
- Makeblock mTiny—
Max Speed
- KOOV Educator Kit1.5 m/s
- Makeblock mTiny—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $520 | $230 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1,350 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes KOOV Educator Kit and Makeblock mTiny?
KOOV Educator Kit is made by Sony, based in JP. Makeblock mTiny is made by Makeblock, based in CN.
How much does KOOV Educator Kit cost compared to Makeblock mTiny?
KOOV Educator Kit is listed at $520. Makeblock mTiny is listed at $230.
How do KOOV Educator Kit and Makeblock mTiny compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KOOV Educator Kit scores 69/100. 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 KOOV Educator Kit 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 KOOV Educator Kit 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
KOOV Educator Kit 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.