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| Compare by | MakeblockmTiny | MakeKitAir:bit 2 | OzobotAri | PAL RoboticsTIAGo |
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| What it does · Different values | mTiny is a screen-free learning robot that follows instructions from physical coding cards and a tap pen. The Discover Kit uses themed maps, sounds and expressive faces to turn early sequencing and direction activities into guided play. | Air:bit 2 is a wooden quadcopter kit for building, coding and learning flight control with micro:bit. This profile covers the single kit AB0001, sold by MakeKit/Wonderkit. Two micro:bit boards are required, with at least one V2; both are purchased separately from this base kit. | Ari is a classroom coding robot with a round touchscreen, distance sensing and an Android-based platform. This profile covers the one-robot Entry Kit, with markers and introductory activities. It supports screen-free Color Codes as well as block and Python programming through Ozobot Editor. | A configurable mobile manipulation platform for robotics research. TIAGo brings a wheeled base, adjustable torso and optional arms into one platform for perception, navigation and manipulation experiments. |
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| Runtime (conditions not specified) · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 240–300 min One battery; two-battery option stated as 8–10 h |
| Arm payload · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Up to 3 kg Arm-equipped configuration; excluding end effector Source & conditionsSpecification sourceChecked on Sep 19, 2026 Source value: 3 kg excluding end effector |
| Sensors · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Accelerometer, gyroscope and time-of-flight distance sensing | Not disclosed |
| Programming tools · Different values | Physical coding cards and tap pen; no screen required | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Activity materials · Different values | Themed maps and three dress-up sets | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Expressions and audio · Different values | More than ten expressions and 300 sound effects | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Assembly · Different values | Ready-built robot | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Priced configuration · Different values | mTiny Discover Kit; regular source price | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Airframe · Different values | Not disclosed | Laser-cut wooden quadcopter frame with four propellers | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Programming · Different values | Not disclosed | MakeCode, JavaScript and Python | Color Codes, Ozobot Editor blocks and Python | Not disclosed |
| Required controller boards · Different values | Not disclosed | Two micro:bits, including at least one V2; purchased separately | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Configuration · Different values | Not disclosed | Single Air:bit 2 kit AB0001, without micro:bits | One Ari, charging cable, five dual-tip markers, activities, screen bumper and case | Zero, one or two arms |
| Touchscreen · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Round display, 390 × 390 pixels | Not disclosed |
| Operating platform · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Android-based robot platform | Not disclosed |
| Robot software · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | ROS ecosystem and Ubuntu LTS real-time operating system |
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| Height · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 110–145 cm |
| Body / base diameter · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 54 cm |
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| Exact edition · Different values | mTiny | Air:bit 2 | Ari | TIAGo |
| Price in USD · Different values | USD 255.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | Pricing not publicly disclosed Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 250 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | Contact manufacturer Price checked on Sep 19, 2026 · Price source |
| Availability & support · Different values | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. | Single kit listed in the manufacturer shop; confirm destination and lead time. A verified manufacturer USD price was not found. | Ari Entry Kit listed available in the manufacturer shop on 6 October 2026; confirm shipping to your address. | Official manufacturer listing. Current ordering, regional delivery, installation and support require confirmation. |
| Catalogue checked on · Different values | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 |
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| MakeblockmTiny | MakeKitAir:bit 2 |
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mTiny is a screen-free learning robot that follows instructions from physical coding cards and a tap pen. The Discover Kit uses themed maps, sounds and expressive faces to turn early sequencing and direction activities into guided play. | Air:bit 2 is a wooden quadcopter kit for building, coding and learning flight control with micro:bit. This profile covers the single kit AB0001, sold by MakeKit/Wonderkit. Two micro:bit boards are required, with at least one V2; both are purchased separately from this base kit. |
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Physical coding cards and tap pen; no screen required | Not disclosed |
| Activity materials · Different values | |
Themed maps and three dress-up sets | Not disclosed |
| Expressions and audio · Different values | |
More than ten expressions and 300 sound effects | Not disclosed |
| Assembly · Different values | |
Ready-built robot | Not disclosed |
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mTiny Discover Kit; regular source price | Not disclosed |
| Airframe · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | Laser-cut wooden quadcopter frame with four propellers |
| Programming · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | MakeCode, JavaScript and Python |
| Required controller boards · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | Two micro:bits, including at least one V2; purchased separately |
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| Not disclosed | Single Air:bit 2 kit AB0001, without micro:bits |
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mTiny | Air:bit 2 |
| Price in USD · Different values | |
USD 255.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | Pricing not publicly disclosed Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
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Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. | Single kit listed in the manufacturer shop; confirm destination and lead time. A verified manufacturer USD price was not found. |
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| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
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| Request a quoteExplore this model | Request a quoteExplore this model |
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Manufacturer specifications can use different conditions or configurations. Missing data is never treated as zero. Test scores come from the named independent publisher.
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