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Makeblock mBot Ranger

Built by Makeblock · China

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The Makeblock mBot Ranger is a Education robot developed by Makeblock (China), listed at $170 USD (unverified).

Robo Index

A

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6 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%85/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%85/100
Company maturity8%65/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%77/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

3-in-1 Robotics Kit for Kids with More Playtime and Learning Possibilities, enabling creative projects.

Buyer decision signals

Viability

$44.0M raisedest. 2013

mBot2 Rover Robotics Kit launch

Price

$170

purchase

Unverified — no source on record

Availability

available1-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Education
Weight
1.6 kg
Battery
1.5 h
Price
$170 USD

Unverified — no source on record

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Funding raised
$44.0M
Founded
2013

Detailed specifications

Power & battery1
Charge Time Hours
1.5
Compute1
Ros Compatible
false
Other23
Notes
Not a B2B industrial robot; educational STEM kit for children. Market may tag as 'robot' but functionally an educational electronics kit.
Price Tier
<10K
Applications
pick_and_place,sorting,warehouse_transport,package_delivery,food_service
Sub Category
robot building kit
Api Available
false
Auto Charging
false
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
Lego Mindstorms EV3,Robolink CoDrone Pro,Sphero Bolt,Makeblock mBot Ranger,UBTECH Jimu Robot Builderbots Kit,OWI 14-in-1 Solar Robot,Kano Motion Sensor Kit,LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox,Wonder Workshop Dash Robot,Ozobot Bit Coding Robot,Sphero SPRK+ Robot
Warranty Years
1
Company Country
CN
Navigation Type
vision,magnetic_tape
Controller Model
Me Auriga
Deployment Count
30000000
Deployment Notes
Used by Flutura Academy, SmartKids, Girlstart, VermisLAB, Robot Academy, Sherri Kushner, Sears think[box].
Setup Time Hours
1
Youtube Video Id
hv25s5v_7V4
Industries Served
education
Software Platform
mBlock
Training Required
basic_<1day
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US
Programming Interface
visual_block,code_python
Additional Information
Retired product replaced by: goBilda,Multiple configurations out of the box,App compatible with MakeBlocks HD app,Easy wiring with RJ25 connector,Battery powered with 6 x AA batteries,Educational focus for budding engineers and roboticists

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Company milestones

  • Jun 2024LaunchmBot2 Rover Robotics Kit launch
  • Dec 2017LaunchCodey Rocky Kickstarter launch
  • 2023FundingSeries C Funding Led by CICC Alpha
  • 2017LaunchAirblock Announcement
  • 2017MilestoneCodey Rocky reaches $100k on Kickstarter
  • 2013MilestoneCompany Founded
  • 2012FundingSeed Funding from HAX
  • Milestone6-robot classroom pack listing

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Makeblock mBot Ranger?
The Makeblock mBot Ranger is developed by Makeblock, based in China.
What type of robot is the Makeblock mBot Ranger?
The Makeblock mBot Ranger is a Education robot made by Makeblock.
How much does the Makeblock mBot Ranger cost?
The Makeblock mBot Ranger is listed at $170 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Makeblock — contact them for a quote.

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