Makeblock describes screwdriver assembly and identifies CyberPi, mBot2 Shield, ultrasonic sensor 2, quad RGB sensor and encoder motors for the pictured mBot Neo configuration. Confirm the exact pack.
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Makeblock mBot2
A build-and-code robot for learners who want hands-on projects. It needs assembly, a compatible device and time to work through the activities.
IdentitymBot Neo and mBot2 are names for this platform.Manufacturer source
ControllerLX6 dual-core 240 MHz; 8 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM.Manufacturer source
Battery2,500 mAh; about five hours use and one hour charging claimed.Manufacturer source
Size90 × 180 × 130 mm, manufacturer H × L × W order.Manufacturer source
Recorded specifications, with their source limits. These are not our measurements. See all specifications and configurations
Price and availability
No current delivered price or availability has been confirmed here. Ask for a dated quote for the exact package.
Image and credit
An assembled mBot2 photographed from the front. Photograph: Mattruffoni. Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display; no other changes.Test track0 attempts run
We have not physically tested this robot. The task plan below is a starting point, subject to the exact unit and supported functions.
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test track
Three proposed tasks. Ten attempts at each suitable task, with the outcome, time and human help recorded. Confirm the exact robot, software and safe setup first. These tasks are not evidence that this robot can do them.
Complete one documented learning activity
Proposed task. 0 of 10 attempts run.
Repeat the activity from the same starting setup
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Change one permitted setting and repeat the activity
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Pick a square to see what each attempt will record.
We will record the outcome, time, control mode, human help, safety stops, exact hardware and software, conditions and full video.
Proposed attempt; not run Only proceed if the exact unit supports the task and the setup is suitable. Keep remote control, scripted operation and autonomous operation separate. A completed attempt alone does not prove autonomy.What each square will show
Finished without extra helpNeeded a person’s helpFailedNot run yet
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Name the control mode, surface, object or prompt and every intervention. Ten attempts are an initial result, not proof of long-term reliability.
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know?
Separate our own tests from published claims and the limits of the evidence. The counts below describe records, not performance or confidence scores.
Tested by ROBODROMO
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
Capability and readiness are separate. These written findings are not a numerical rating or a physical test.
Capability
What can it actually do?
The specific maker claims and any independent observations are listed below. We have not run our own task tests on this robot.
Read the source-based assessmentReadiness
Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Assembly and sensor programming. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Assess the complete classroom kit, not every optional expansion. Assembly and software setup are part of the learning activity.
Read the source-based assessmentA clear limit
This is a research profile based on the sources below, not a hands-on test. Maker claims remain attributed to the maker; they do not prove repeatable performance in your home or workplace.
02 / Can it actually do it?
The claims, with their context.
The wording below keeps each source’s limits. A demonstration, a maker’s claim and a repeatable real-world result are different things.
The maker says the assembled robot can be controlled through its mobile app, preset programs or mBlock 5.
Source 1The maker describes extension using Makeblock mechanical parts and mBuild modules, as well as some third-party parts.
Source 1In a 2024 support answer, Makeblock says that mBot2 kit P1010132 includes a lithium-ion polymer battery. Check the product identifier and current packing list before applying that to another offer.
Source 2Check the original sources
Every source keeps its original check date. Manufacturer information, research configurations and independent observations have different limits.
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Specifications and configuration
Technical reference
Specifications and configuration
The figures and features below come from the named sources. They are not independent measurements. Optional hardware and conflicting revisions are kept separate.
| Item | Documented detail | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Controller, sensors and drive | Makeblock describes screwdriver assembly and identifies CyberPi, mBot2 Shield, ultrasonic sensor 2, quad RGB sensor and encoder motors for the pictured mBot Neo configuration. Confirm the exact pack. | Source 1 |
| Control methods | The maker says the assembled robot can be controlled through its mobile app, preset programs or mBlock 5. | Source 1 |
| Expansion | The maker describes extension using Makeblock mechanical parts and mBuild modules, as well as some third-party parts. | Source 1 |
An omitted measurement has not been verified; it does not mean zero or unsupported. Check the exact hardware edition and documentation before ordering or designing around it.
mBot Neo and mBot2 are names for this platform.
Manufacturer sourceLX6 dual-core 240 MHz; 8 MB flash and 8 MB PSRAM.
Manufacturer source2,500 mAh; about five hours use and one hour charging claimed.
Manufacturer source90 × 180 × 130 mm, manufacturer H × L × W order.
Manufacturer sourcemBlock blocks and Python; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Makeblock mBot2
Makeblock identifies mBot Neo and mBot2 together; verify packaging and exact kit before treating names or accessories as interchangeable.
Further assessment notes
Evidence and practical use
Robodromo assessment
Desk assessment: 31 October 2026. Source-check dates: 2026-10-27, 2026-10-29, 2026-10-31.
Assess the complete classroom kit, not every optional expansion. Assembly and software setup are part of the learning activity.
- What the evidence describes
- A build-and-code robot for learners who want hands-on projects. It needs assembly, a compatible device and time to work through the activities.
- Human help and setup
- An adult or educator may need to prepare devices, charge equipment and guide activities. The exact documented requirements below take precedence.
- What remains uncertain
- Extensions and third-party compatibility are maker claims, not evidence for a specific part. No independent assembly, task reliability or maintenance assessment.
- Readiness
- Intended use: Assembly and sensor programming. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Assess the complete classroom kit, not every optional expansion. Assembly and software setup are part of the learning activity.
This is an assessment of documented evidence, not a Robodromo physical test. Unresolved evidence does not mean the robot cannot perform the task. Source material has not been freshly rechecked for this publication.
Supporting sources
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
Allow time for assembly and inventory the components before a lesson. Check the device, software and extra parts needed for each project: an expandable system can create further cost and complexity. UK support, parts and repair availability need checking. Separate mechanical learning from programming in the assessment. A poorly connected motor or incorrectly mounted sensor can make working code appear wrong. Record build time, missing parts and adult interventions before timing a navigation task. A successful example programme is a starting point, not proof that a learner can adapt it to a changed course. For comparison, keep the base kit distinct from demonstrations using extra modules or an external computer camera. Current prices and regional delivery are not verified in this guide.
Support, software and repairs
The direct store states a twelve-month warranty and contiguous-US delivery; use the regional distributor route for other countries. Confirm the exact kit and optional sensors: the advertised expansion ecosystem is not all included in the base box. Check device compatibility, replacement battery and motor availability with the supplying dealer.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- Extensions and third-party compatibility are maker claims, not evidence for a specific part.
- No independent assembly, task reliability or maintenance assessment.
See it in action
Our filmed attempts will appear after testing. Existing footage below keeps its original description and limitations.
See the robot
Meet mBot2
Play video
Published by xTool Education. Introduction published by the education channel associated with the Makeblock platform; confirm the supplied kit and accessories separately.
Before you buy
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Sources and checks
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Sources and checks
03 / Recorded evidence
The latest checks on file.
Dates below describe the recorded checks. They do not mean the manufacturer’s page was checked today.
- support.makeblock.com Source checked 2026-10-27
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support.makeblock.com
Customer service answer
Source checked 2026-10-29 -
Manufacturer specifications and support
Official source text checked 31 October 2026. Manufacturer figures, not independent testing.
Source checked 2026-10-31 -
Video and publisher attribution
YouTube title and publisher checked against the named model. Introduction published by the education channel associated with the Makeblock platform; confirm the supplied kit and accessories separately. Not watched in full; not an independent performance assessment.
Source checked 2026-10-31
No recorded sources in this filter.
How sure are we?
4 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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