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mBot2

Built by Makeblock · China

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The mBot2 is a Education robot developed by Makeblock (China), launched 2023, listed at $150 USD (unverified).

RoboScore

58.5/ 100

Strong evidence

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

7 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 7 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%30/100
Spec completeness12%97/100
Company financial health12%85/100
Company maturity8%65/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%72/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #10 of 78 in the Education standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #8 · worst #11
#1 · started #8#78

One day of that is about mBot2 itself:

  • 8 Aug Robo Score fell 0.35 — 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

mBot2 is a coding robot kit tailored for STEM education, designed to innovate hands-on coding learning for ages 8 and up. It combines coding with fun-filled building and hands-on learning to create the best learning journey for students. The robot features an aluminum alloy material construction and comes with free software available on PC, mobile, tablet, and more, along with a one-year hassle-free warranty.

At a glance

  • Built for pick and place, floor cleaning and sorting
  • Used across education
  • Navigates using vision
  • Programmed through drag and drop and visual block
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

US$74.0M raised in 2 confirmed roundsest. 2013

mBot2 Rover Robotics Kit launch

Price

$150

purchase

Unverified — no source on record

Availability

available1-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Education
Speed
0.2 m/s
Battery
5 h
Launch year
2023
Price
$150 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,floor cleaning,sorting,food service
Sub Category
STEM robotics kit
Industries Served
education
Movement & precision2
Max Speed M S
0.2
Navigation Type
vision,hybrid
Power & runtime2
Auto Charging
false
Charge Time Hours
1.5
Controls & integration8
Api Available
true
Ros Compatible
true
Controller Model
CyberPi
Setup Time Hours
1
Compatible Vision
AI Camera (9 built-in AI functions: face/gesture/object/color/text recognition)
Software Platform
mBlock
Training Required
basic_<1day
Programming Interface
drag and drop,visual block,code python
Safety & certification1
Force Limiting
false
Buying & support8
Price Tier
<10K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
mBot2,mBot2 Rover,mBot2 Ranger
Warranty Years
1
Deployment Count
50000
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
United States (contiguous only)

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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

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the mBot2?
The mBot2 is developed by Makeblock, based in China.
What type of robot is the mBot2?
The mBot2 is a Education robot made by Makeblock.
How much does the mBot2 cost?
The mBot2 is listed at $150 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Makeblock — contact them for a quote.
When was the mBot2 launched?
The mBot2 was launched in 2023.

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