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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).

RoboScore

57.3/ 100

Strong evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

6 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%85/100
Company financial health12%85/100
Company maturity8%65/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%72/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #14 of 78 in the Education standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #10 · worst #14
#1 · started #10#78

One day of that is about Makeblock mBot Ranger itself:

  • 9 Aug Robo Score fell 0.38 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 78 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

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

At a glance

  • Built for pick and place, sorting and warehouse transport
  • Used across education
  • Navigates using vision and magnetic tape
  • Programmed through visual block and python
  • Backed by a 1-year warranty

Buyer decision signals

Viability

US$74.0M raised in 2 confirmed roundsest. 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

Confirmed funding
US$74.0M· 2 rounds
Founded
2013

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
pick and place,sorting,warehouse transport,package delivery,food service
Sub Category
robot building kit
Industries Served
education
Movement & precision1
Navigation Type
vision,magnetic tape
Power & runtime2
Auto Charging
false
Charge Time Hours
1.5
Controls & integration7
Api Available
false
Ros Compatible
false
Controller Model
Me Auriga
Setup Time Hours
1
Software Platform
mBlock
Training Required
basic_<1day
Programming Interface
visual block,code python
Buying & support7
Price Tier
<10K
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
Deployment Count
30000000
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US
Other details1
Notes
Not a B2B industrial robot; educational STEM kit for children. Market may tag as 'robot' but functionally an educational electronics kit.

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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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