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Makeblock · Research & Education

Makeblock mBot2

Available to order

Makeblock's own store ships only within the contiguous US and currently shows it out of stock/pre-order; in Europe it is sold through retailers.

from US$149.99mBot2 single kit

Official US store price excl. tax (regular $177.99); German retail from €158.90 incl. VAT (Geizhals); checked 2026-09-27

Checked
27.09.2026Source
Made for
Home · Research & education
Where
US · EU · Global

Overview

Classroom-standard wheeled coding robot built around the ESP32-based CyberPi controller, programmable with blocks or Python.

Key specs

Controller
CyberPi, dual-core 240 MHz Xtensa LX6, 8 MB flash + 8 MB PSRAM
Sensors
Quad RGB line sensor, ultrasonic sensor, gyro/accelerometer, light, microphone
Drive
Encoder motors, up to 20 cm/s
Battery
2500 mAh LiPo, ~5 h; ~1 h charge
Programming
mBlock (blocks) and Python; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Why it’s in

  • Widely used school robot with mature curriculum
  • Low price, expandable with Makeblock parts and LEGO bricks
  • Official affiliate and reseller programs

What bothers us

  • Entry level, not a ROS/AI research platform
  • Official store does not ship to the EU
  • Official US store currently out of stock (pre-order)

Sources

Status, prices and specs come from these public sources. Last checked: 27.09.2026.

  1. 01Makeblock · mBot2 product page
  2. 02Geizhals.de · mBot2 prices
  3. 03Makeblock · reseller program