mBot vs Qbo One
Side-by-side comparison of mBot (Makeblock) and Qbo One (Thecorpora) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- mBotChina
- Qbo OneSpain
Year First Available
- mBot—
- Qbo One2017
Verified Deployments
- mBot0 Deployments
- Qbo One0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- mBot$70 USD
- Qbo One$249 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- mBot1 hrs
- Qbo One—
Availability Status
- mBotACTIVE
- Qbo OneACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- mBot—
- Qbo One5 kg
Reach
- mBot—
- Qbo One850 mm
Max Speed
- mBot0.2 m/s
- Qbo One—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $70 USD | $249 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | mBot | Qbo One |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $70 | $249 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,930 | $249,751 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +357094% | +100302% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes mBot and Qbo One?
mBot is made by Makeblock, based in CN. Qbo One is made by Thecorpora, based in ES.
How much does mBot cost compared to Qbo One?
mBot is listed at $70. Qbo One is listed at $249.
How do mBot and Qbo One compare on the Robo Index?
mBot grades A on the Robo Index. Qbo One grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are mBot and Qbo One 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 mBot and Qbo One?
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
mBot vs Qbo One 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 Robo Index is calculated.