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Nybble

Built by Petoi · China

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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The Nybble is a Education robot developed by Petoi (China), launched 2018, listed at $299 USD (unverified).

RoboScore

52.5/ 100

Adequate evidence

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

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Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%70/100
Spec completeness12%92/100
Company financial health12%64/100
Company maturity8%50/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%59/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Education standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2018. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

Nybble is a little robot cat designed to help hobbyists and students get started with legged robotics. It comes as a kit consisting of wood parts for assembling the robot's body, plus electronics including a control board, sensors, LEDs, servo motors, and a battery. The robot features bio-inspired movements, is fully programmable, and can be controlled via desktop and mobile apps with capabilities expandable using Arduino and Raspberry Pi modules.

At a glance

  • Built for pick and place and pet entertainment
  • Programmed through teach pendant and drag and drop
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2016

NSTA Denver recap mentions Nybble Q demonstrations

Price

$299

Unverified — no source on record

Specifications

Category: Education
Speed
0.56 m/s
Weight
0.32 kg
Battery
1 h
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2018
Price
$299 USD

Unverified — no source on record

Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2016

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
pick and place,pet entertainment
Movement & precision2
Dof
11
Max Speed M S
0.556
Sensing & perception2
Imu Present
Yes
Sensor Suite
6-Axis MPU6050 IMU,Infrared Receiver
Power & runtime2
Battery Type
Li-ion battery pack
Charge Time Hours
2
Controls & integration6
Api Available
Yes
Ros Compatible
Yes
Onboard Compute
NyBoard V1 - Arduino Uno-compatible (ATMega328PA)
Controller Model
NyBoard V1 (ATMega328P)
Connectivity Options
bluetooth,wifi,usb
Programming Interface
teach pendant,drag and drop,code python
Other details27
Cpu
ATMega328PA
Imu
6-Axis MPU6050
Gear
Alloy
Grove
4
Motor
Cored
Servo
DS031 metal servos
Charger
USB 5V 1A
Capacity
7.4V 1000mAh
Usb Cable
Regular micro-USB to USB cable included for wired connection
Dimensions
250 x 107 x 140mm, 10 x 4.2 x 5.5inch
Max Voltage
8.4V
Battery Life
1 hour
Pwm Channels
16
Wall Material
Plastic
Charging Cable
Micro-USB to USB cable included
Frame Material
Wood
External Eeprom
64Kbit
Battery Included
Yes
Charger Included
No
Rgb Led Neopixel
7
Quantities In Pack
11
Current Typical Max
2A/5A
Raspberry Pi Support
Yes
Microcontroller Board
NyBoard V1 - Arduino Uno-compatible
Assembly Time By Petoi
100 mins
Bluetooth Wifi Connectivity
Official Bluetooth and WiFi dongles
Built In Connectivity Features
Serial UART, I2C network, infrared receiver, buzzer

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Company milestones

  • Feb 2026MilestonePetoi blog tag references Bittle deployment news
  • 2024DeploymentBittle shown at Robot Zoo event in Berkeley
  • 2024DeploymentBittle deployed in Silicon Valley summer camp
  • 2024MilestoneNSTA Denver recap mentions Nybble Q demonstrations
  • 2023MilestonePetoi educational outreach at Tarleton State University
  • 2023MilestonePetoi community events recap includes Nybble
  • 2020FundingBittle Kickstarter success
  • 2018MilestonePrototype four-legged robot built

Petoi in the news

the maker

1 event

Petoi's Quaddle Is a Tiny, Foldable, Smart Introduction to Microcontroller-Powered Robotics

News about Petoi, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 2 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Petoi news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Nybble?
The Nybble is developed by Petoi, based in China.
What type of robot is the Nybble?
The Nybble is a Education robot made by Petoi.
How much does the Nybble cost?
The Nybble is listed at $299 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Petoi — contact them for a quote.
When was the Nybble launched?
The Nybble was launched in 2018.

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