How it Works
Wireless
You can direct and control mBot in many ways. You can use an Android device, an Apple device, a computer, or even the Makeblock Bluetooth Remote Controller! For more information, head on to our Getting Started with mBot page.
What's Included
mBot comes equipped with 4 connection interfaces and 7 electronic modules and, together with add-on packs and their own code, let children turn their robot into a dancing cat, a smart lamp, and other creative projects. mBot is also compatible with LEGO blocks for even sensibility.
Limitless Opportunities
Empower individuals and classrooms to be innovative and creative while learning code, developing intuitive skills, and having fun!
Why mBot?
- Easy Building: mBot is an easy to assemble robot that can be installed with just one screwdriver. Color coded modules make connecting the sensors and actuators child’s play.
- Reliable: Industrial quality materials ensure practice with close to real-world applications and durability.
- Develop Logical Thinking Skills in Kids: Through hands-on and coding experience, kids are able to understand the connection between coding and the real world. They can learn to think logically, observe dedicatedly and try to solve their problems independently.
- Most Beginner-friendly Coding Designs for Kids: Block-based coding utilizes a drag-and-drop color block for programming, this is super kid-friendly since they don’t have to type the code themselves. It lowers the threshold of coding and simplifies the procedures which allow children to learn programming easily and happily.
- Expand the Fun with Add-on Packs: mBot comes equipped with 4 connection interfaces and 7 electronic modules and, together with add-on packs and their own code, let children turn their robot into a dancing cat, a smart lamp, and other creative projects. mBot is also compatible with LEGO blocks for even sensibility.
- Endless invention: Compatible with 500+ Makeblock mechanical parts, 100+ electronic parts, Lego bricks, Arduino and Raspberry Pi, mBot will bring kids lots of fun through endless invention.
- Wireless Programming by Bluetooth Dongle: The Bluetooth dongle will offer mBot a smooth, stable, and effective wireless experience. This dongle can help you avoid messy wires hassle and improve the efficiency of teaching and presentation, especially in classrooms and competitions.
Software
A powerful coding platform developed based on Scratch 3.0 is specially designed for robotics, STEM, and coding learning. By supporting block-based and Python language, mBlock 5 allows users to create games and animations freely and to program Makeblock robots and more open-resource hardware. This software features cutting-edge technologies such as AI and IoT, making it the perfect coding software for educators, students, makers, and kids. Learn to code with Scratch at any skill level!
For Educators
Educator Curriculum
Our comprehensive curricular resources enable Grade 3 to Grade 8 educators to help students learn about programming while they play and create with mBot.Our lessons are split into two streams: Learn to Code, where students receive a comprehensive introduction to computer programming with mBot, and Code to Learn in which the mBot is used to bring hands-on, engaging science and math lessons to your classroom, all while teaching students how to code. Both streams provide everything you need to bring coding to your classroom: slide-driven lessons including sample code, clear talking points, well scaffolded challenges, and extension ideas.
Educator Training
Our educator professional learning workshops will expose educators to the mBot and all its features. The workshop will cover the hardware and software, benefits of use in the classroom, the lesson development process, and how to integrate the lessons into the curriculum.
