mBot vs RoboMaster S1
Side-by-side comparison of mBot (Makeblock) and RoboMaster S1 (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- mBotChina
- RoboMaster S1China
Year First Available
- mBot—
- RoboMaster S12019
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- mBot$70 USD
- RoboMaster S1Up to $549 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- mBot1 hrs
- RoboMaster S10.6 hrs
Availability Status
- mBotACTIVE
- RoboMaster S1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- mBot—
- RoboMaster S11 kg
Max Speed
- mBot0.2 m/s
- RoboMaster S13.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- mBot—
- RoboMaster S1semi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $70 USD | Up to $549 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 0.6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 3.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Reach, IP Rating
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 | RoboMaster S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $70 | $549 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,930 | $249,451 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +357094% | +45437% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes mBot and RoboMaster S1?
mBot is made by Makeblock, based in CN. RoboMaster S1 is made by DJI, based in CN.
How do mBot and RoboMaster S1 compare on the Robo Score?
mBot scores 58.5 on the Robo Score. RoboMaster S1 scores 61.6. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are mBot and RoboMaster S1 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 RoboMaster S1?
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 RoboMaster S1 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 Score is calculated.