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Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM Learning

$69.99–$149.99$196.99Save 64%

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Makeblock mBot is a beginner robot kit that assembles in about 15 minutes and teaches electronics and programming, moving from blocks to text-based code. It comes in blue or pink, with options from the base mBot to bundles with a coding box, Bluetooth dongle, or three add-on packs. Prices run $69.99 to $149.99.

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Choose Color
Blue · Pink
Select Your Product
mBot · mBot2 · mBot + Coding Box · mBot + Bluetooth Dongle · mBot + Add-on Packs*3

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Highlights

  • Builds in about 15 minutes
  • Block-based coding with a path to text code
  • Screen-free coding cards and curriculum
  • Three free Makeblock apps
  • Blue or pink; several bundles

Best for

First-time young coders and teachers starting a robotics unit.

Things to consider

  • Bundle options vary widely, so check what each includes.
  • Age range is not stated on the listing.
  • Battery type is not listed.

Key specs

Price$69.99 to $149.99
ColorsBlue, Pink
OptionsmBot, mBot2, + Coding Box, + Bluetooth Dongle, + 3 add-on packs
Build timeAbout 15 minutes

Our take

A proven first robot for kids and classrooms.

Why it makes a good gift

A beginner friendly robot kit kids assemble themselves and then program, a great first step into robotics.

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Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… at a glance

BrandMakeblock
Price$69.99–$149.99 (was $196.99)
TypeDIY Robot Kits
Options2 choose colors, 5 select your products
AvailabilityIn stock at makeblock.com
ReturnsUnused, unopened items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days from dispatch…

Price check

At $69.99, the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… is one of Makeblock's more affordable items, whose 97 listed products run $4.99 to $4,800.

It's currently 64% below its listed price of $196.99. Sale prices can end without notice, so check the live price before you order.

Similar items from other brands we track run $46.20 to $699.

Buying from Makeblock

Makeblock is a sensible pick for parents, homeschoolers, and teachers who want a coding robot with a real expansion path, since the mBot2 works with a family of sensors, motors, and AI add-ons. Skip it if you're outside the US (the store doesn't take international orders) or want a no-programming toy. Check the return rule first: only unused, unopened items come back within 30 days, and you pay return shipping.

Shipping
US orders over $39.99 ship free; orders below that pay a $9.99 flat rate. Handling takes 1 to 3 business days and delivery normally 7 to 10 business days, and international orders aren't accepted.
Returns
Unused, unopened items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days from dispatch for a refund or exchange. Used items aren't accepted, shipping charges aren't refunded, and the buyer pays return shipping.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does mBot take to build?
Makeblock says about 15 minutes, with coding possible within the hour.
Is mBot good for beginners?
Yes, it is designed as a first robot kit.
Is the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… on sale?
Yes. Makeblock lists it at $69.99, down from $196.99 (64% off). Sale prices change, so confirm the live price on makeblock.com.
What is Makeblock's return policy?
Unused, unopened items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days from dispatch for a refund or exchange. Used items aren't accepted, shipping charges aren't refunded, and the buyer pays return shipping.
How long does Makeblock take to ship?
US orders over $39.99 ship free; orders below that pay a $9.99 flat rate. Handling takes 1 to 3 business days and delivery normally 7 to 10 business days, and international orders aren't accepted.
What options does the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… come in?
Choose Color: Blue, Pink. Select Your Product: mBot, mBot2, mBot + Coding Box, mBot + Bluetooth Dongle, mBot + Add-on Packs*3.
Where can I buy the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM…?
The Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… is sold directly by Makeblock on makeblock.com. The Shop now button on this page goes straight to the product there.
Is the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… in stock?
Yes. Makeblock lists it as in stock on makeblock.com as of our latest check. Stock and prices refresh throughout the day.
Is Makeblock a legit store?
Makeblock is a sensible pick for parents, homeschoolers, and teachers who want a coding robot with a real expansion path, since the mBot2 works with a family of sensors, motors, and AI add-ons. Skip it if you're outside the US (the store doesn't take international orders) or want a no-programming toy. Check the return rule first: only unused, unopened items come back within 30 days, and you pay return shipping. Our full Makeblock review covers shipping, returns and what to check before ordering.
Is the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… expensive?
At $69.99 it is on the affordable end of Makeblock's range ($4.99 to $4,800 across 97 products), and similar items from other brands run $46.20 to $699.
Is the Makeblock mBot: Kid's First Robot Kit for DIY and STEM… a good gift?
A beginner friendly robot kit kids assemble themselves and then program, a great first step into robotics. It appears in our gift guides; see the links on this page for more ideas.

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