3 Steps to Easy Use
3 Steps
to Easy Use
"...would like to find a robotics unit to integrate into our STEM curriculum,
where students can learn about programming, mechanics, and problem-solving through hands-on projects."
Step1: Building
Build mBot2 from scratch. Transform it into a robotic carrier, a surveying robot, or a robotic arm to unlock way more skill-based gameplay and recreate real-life scenarios.
Check out 4 robot forms >
Step2: Programming
Program mBot2 via block-based or Python. Our intuitive software and comprehensive teacher's guides and lesson plans simplify your coding instruction, turning it from complex to fascinating.
Step3: Activities
Master the remote, strategize your moves, and race to grab the most before time runs out! With the wireless communication capabilities, multiple mBot2s can battle it out simultaneously.
Go Further!
Use 3D printing and laser cutting to make truly one-of-a-kind mBot2. Students will explore digital fabrication and DIY eletronics, developing a well-rounded skill set for the future.
Step1: Building
Build mBot2 from scratch. Transform it into a robotic carrier, a surveying robot, or a robotic arm to unlock way more skill-based gameplay and recreate real-life scenarios.
Step2: Programming
Program mBot2 via block-based or Python. Our intuitive software and comprehensive teacher's guides and lesson plans simplify your coding instruction, turning it from complex to fascinating.
Check out programming activities >Step3: Activities
Master the remote, strategize your moves, and race to grab the most before time runs out! With the wireless communication capabilities, multiple mBot2s can battle it out simultaneously.
See how to play >Go Further!
Use 3D printing and laser cutting to make truly one-of-a-kind mBot2. Students will explore digital fabrication and DIY eletronics, developing a well-rounded skill set for the future.
See how to play >"...looking for a gift for my children.
I can't wait for the fun we'll have together, and I'm so proud of the future innovators they'll turn into."
Step1: Unbox & Build
Watch your their eyes light up when they unbox their new robot kit.
Step2: Play with App
Say "Go forward!" and see mBot2 move on. Choose their favorite way to control!
Step3: Learn to code
It's time to move beyond typing code lines and checking previews to learn how to code.
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Pre-lesson Building Activity
Depending on the lessons being taught, students will need to build mBot2 into 4 robot forms from beginner to advanced. Each robot form performs some specific tasks, helping students learn how robotics can help with life in today's technology-driven world.
Students are encouraged to explore how robot parts fit together based on principles, but a series of concrete steps are provided for beginners.
Students are encouraged to explore how robot parts fit together based on principles, but a series of concrete steps are provided for beginners.
Students are encouraged to explore how robot parts fit together based on principles, but a series of concrete steps are provided for beginners.
Students are encouraged to explore how robot parts fit together based on principles, but a series of concrete steps are provided for beginners.
Programming Activities
Through hands-on programming, students will gradually learn to control mBot2's movements, from basic tasks like moving forward and avoiding obstacles to more complex ones like using robotics arm to grab, carry and release object with a programmable Bluetooth controller.
| Lessons | Programming Focus |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1 - Let's move | · Precise movements and corresponding coding blocks |
| Lesson 2 - Sensing = data | · Mode of operation of the sensors · Different approaches to display and visualize data on the display · Differences between Live and Upload mode in mBlock 5 |
| Lesson 3 - Listen to mBot2 | · Mode of operation of the sensors · Different approaches to display and visualize data on the display · Differences between Live and Upload mode in mBlock 5 |
| Lesson 4 - Seeing with sound | · Text-to-speech (TTS) and Voice recognition (Speech to Text, STT) using the built-in speaker and microphone. Running multiple tasks side by side |
| Lesson 5 - Sightseeing | · Detecting an obstacle or a range by using the ultrasonic
sensor · Using loops and conditional statements for making the mBot2 drive while avoiding obstacles |
| Lesson 6 - Careful drive | · Mode of operation (physics of light) of the color
sensor/line follower · Color and line identification- Making the mBot2 follow a line and having it perform actions based on color detection |
| Lesson 7 - A network game | · Mode of operation of gyroscopes and accelerometers (as
Inertial
· Measurement Units, IMU). Coding the mBot2 to adapt to road conditions based on IMU data |
| Lesson 8 - mBot2 at your service | · Wireless data transfer in ad-hoc networks · Data exchange in loops and events · Using WIFI infrastructure mode with the mBot2 for speech recognition and speech synthesis · Offloading heavy computing like speech recognition to cloud services · Structuring code by applying "own blocks" (functions) |
| Lesson 9 - mBot2 in the wild | · Learning about Machine Learning and applying it with
local processing only on block-based programming · Establishing a new communication protocol between the mBot2 and the computer |
| Challenges | Programming Focus |
|---|---|
| Challenge - Monitoring vertical crops | · Precisely steer the robot to keep a constant distance to a
barrier/guide on one side ("maintenance work" or "smart farming")
· Identify colored objects in different heights on or above the barrier/guide · Advanced: transmit the position of the objects to another robot |
| Challenge - Transporting goods around the farm | · Using the Quad RGB sensor, the robot should identify
different locations in a work area (a farm) · Program the robot to transport objects between different locations in the work area |
| Challenge - Processing waste | · Create a program that distinguishes different kinds of
objects based on the image recognition using the Teachable Machine extension in
mBlock and a webcam · To program the Robotic Arm to manipulate and transport the identified objects to specific locations within a work area (a waste processing plant) |
| Activities | Programming Focus |
|---|---|
| Use Bluetooth Controller to Make mBot2 Vertically move and turn | ● What Bluetooth controller is and how to apply it
● How to use the buttons or joysticks of a Bluetooth controller for coding ● Use the buttons and joystick of the Bluetooth controller to control the robot's vertical movement and turning |
| Use Bluetooth Controller to Make mBot2 Grab, Carry and Release | ● Understand the functions of the robotic gripper and
robotic arm ● Learn to use the Bluetooth controller to control the robot to grab, carry, and release objects |
| Smart Logistics Competition | ● Organize a competition on the theme of “Intelligent Logistics” through the contents of the study |
Smart Logistics Competition
After students have gained proficiency in assembling and using mBot2, mBot2 smart-world add-on pack, and Bluetooth controller, the "Smart Logistics" competition provides a platform for them to demonstrate their acquired knowledge and skills, while igniting their enthusiasm for science and technology.
Way 1: Sort cubes
Difficulity:
1. Connect the Bluetooth controller to the robot;
2. Control the robot to grab Transport cubes;
3. Move Transport cubes from the Storage Center to the Warehouse Areas.
Only one Transport cube reaching a Warehouse Area can count for points. Other Transport cubes stacked on top of the Transport cube counting for points can count for additional points.
Do-it-together Activities
- Follow the easy-to-understand instructions, and guide your little engineer as they bring their robot to life.
- Download Makeblock app to make mBot2 move! mBot2 can instantly respond to commands from the Makeblock app, such as following a path drawn on the screen or playing a specific note in response to users' tap.
- Finish their first "Hello World" program in just 5 minutes together! Use mBlock prgramming platform to drag-and-drop the coding blocks, then follow the step-by-step guide to make mBot2 move, sense, sing and dance.
- Discover more!
Take their Words, Not Ours
"Will it [mBot2] lose the path if it [a piece of white paper covering a black line] is right there?...Yeah!"
Coles channel
16k followers
"If you are a parent for example and you want to do this as a project with your kid it's gonna be a great family project."
Toys 4 You JucariiPentruTine
482k followers
"I'm basically make a robot he's gonna speak something special and then he's gonna dance play some music and dance"
Fella Aleks
9.1k followers
Learn More about Each Coding Boxs
3-In-1 Coding Project Boxes
Create a customized robot by inputing commands to make it carry tasks, learn how to use sensor and create video games!
Somatosensory Game Box
Create video games by programming. Play them through a series of fun interactions with CyberPi (shake, move, tilt).
Al Science Box
Create immersive human-machine dialogue scenarios (e.g., translation) by programming commands in mBot2 for voice recognition and AI replies.
Data Science Box
Create video games by programming. Use the mouse, keyboard, and display on CyberPi to collect, organize, and analyze data in gamified scenarios.
All-in-One Education Solution
4+ Free Coding Projects
Learn with paper-based materials. Master basic robotics with activities such as line chasing and obstacle avoidance.
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8+ Free Basic Lessons
Lessons plan and classroom activities for educators to teach computer science, coding, and STEM from concepts to applications.
24+ Free Learning Cases
Learn step by step with animated GIFs guide.In task-oriented environments, learn coding and robotics by doing.
Why mBot2?
WIFI Communication
Collaberation+
After one mBot2 pushes a block from point A to point B, it can issue instructions to another mBot2 to continue pushing the block from point B to point C.
Upgraded Extension Ports
Expandability+
mBot2 has up to 10 expansion ports. Up to 10 mBuild modules can be plug-to-play for in-depth creation.
Upgraded Mainboard
Creativity+
The mainboard of the mBot2 can be used for individual programming. With a wealth of on-board sensors, creative innovation is a breeze.
Upgraded Performance
Precision+
mBot2 can be moved and rotated according to the specified distance and angle. Drawing precise pentagrams? Not hard at all.
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mBot2
Remote & Programmed control
Voice Interaction
Touch Interaction
Environment Interaction
8 Basic courses
15 Coding projects
22 Learning cases
Block-based, Python
Robotics
Artifical intelligence (AI)
Game development
Internet of Things (IoT)
Data science
mBot
Remote & Programmed control
12 Basic courses
4 Coding projects
12 Learning cases
Block-based, Arduino
Robotics
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Rich Add-on Packs
Rover Robotics Add-on Pack
This add-on pack is designed for mBot2 to take its interactivity and exploration to the next level . Used in conjunction with the mBot2, kids can let the mBot2 grab objects, DIY expressions, and explore more rugged terrain!
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Product Specifications
| Mechanical material | Aluminum alloy |
|---|---|
| Main control | CyberPi |
| Processor | Xtensa® 32-bit LX6 dual-core processor |
| Clock speed | 240 MHz |
| Extended storage (SPI Flash) | 8 MB |
| Extended memory (PSRAM) | 8 MB |
| Onboard sensor | Light sensor, microphone, gyroscope, accelerometer |
| Other sensors | Ultrasonic sensor, quad RGB sensor |
| Coding language | Block-based, Python |
| Battery (included) | Built-in rechargeable LiPo battery |
| Battery capacity | 2500 mAh |
| Playtime | ≈ 5 hours |
| Charge time | 1 hour |
| Rotational speed | 1–207 RPM |
| Maximum external electronic modules | 8 motor & servo ports 10+ sensor ports |
| Communication mode | USB, Bluetooth, 2.4GWi-Fi |
| Compatibility | 500+ Makeblock electronic & mechanical parts, LEGO bricks |
Customer Reviews
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One of my favorite projects this summer has been building and programming the Makeblock mBot Neo robot with my daughter. Pretty impressive kit! And you can program it with coding blocks or with Python. What a cool way to introduce kids to coding and robotics.
I usually have to drag her kicking and screaming to study, now she keeps asking me. The only downside? She keeps asking to borrow my computer!
Now it's time for back-to-school!
Learning with the mBot2 project, where creativity meets cutting-edge robotics!
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The digital education workshops for elementary schools have been an incredible experience for both teachers and students. The programs, including Makeblock mBot2 and AI for kids, have provided engaging and interactive learning opportunities.
This week, our students had an incredible experience exploring robotics and coding with the Makeblock mBot2 in collaboration with Ms. Lutzke's summer school class and Ms. Urven's Kindergarten class. The two robots provided by Makeblock allowed our students to engage in hands-on learning and sparked their interest in technology.
Engaging with Makeblock mBot2 in our STEM classes has been a game-changer. Our students have explored the world of robotics and coding through hands-on activities, thanks to the versatile features of the mBot2. It has enhanced our digital education program and provided valuable learning experiences. Highly recommended for educators looking to integrate technology seamlessly into their curriculum!
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This week i hosted a group of high school students and teachers from 5 Italian colleges for an intensive course on entrepreneurship, AI and Digital skills. Central to our program were the excellent resources Makeblock Education produces. They are the perfect blend of flexibility, accessibility and complexity: easy enough for anyone to engage with, but sophisticated enough to allow a wide range of options even for ambitious learners.
