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| Compare by | SpheroMini | MakeblockmBot Mega | MakeblockmTiny | Spheroindi Student Kit |
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| What it does · Different values | Mini is a small programmable ball for tabletop driving, obstacle games and a first step into coding. Learners can steer it in an app or create movement sequences with Sphero Edu, using the included cones and pins for simple activities. | mBot Mega is a metal-chassis educational robot car with four Mecanum wheels for movement in several directions. Manufacturer documentation covers obstacle avoidance, line following and gesture interactions, with block programming in mBlock and code development using Arduino IDE. This profile covers the original mBot Mega. | 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. | indi introduces young learners to sequencing through colour cards that direct a small car. The Student Kit contains one robot and activity materials for hands-on routes and mazes, with optional app coding when a screen becomes useful. |
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| Independent tests · Different values | No verified test score | No verified test score | No verified test score | |
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| Sensors · Different values | Gyroscope and accelerometer | Line following, infrared proximity and collision detection | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Drive system · Different values | App-controlled spherical robot | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Programming tools · Different values | Sphero Edu Draw, Blocks and Text; Sphero Play driving | Not disclosed | Physical coding cards and tap pen; no screen required | Screen-free colour instructions; optional Sphero Edu Jr blocks |
| Navigation sensors · Different values | Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Colour sensing for routes and sequencing |
| Priced configuration · Different values | One blue Mini robot; activity cones and pins included | Not disclosed | mTiny Discover Kit; regular source price | One Student Kit, with case and activity materials |
| Mobility · Different values | Not disclosed | Four Mecanum wheels for omnidirectional motion | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Programming · Different values | Not disclosed | mBlock block coding and Arduino IDE | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Lighting · Different values | Not disclosed | Four RGB LEDs in the RGB LED module | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Configuration · Different values | Not disclosed | Original mBot Mega robot kit; seller battery bundles may differ | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Activity materials · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Themed maps and three dress-up sets | Not disclosed |
| Expressions and audio · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | More than ten expressions and 300 sound effects | Not disclosed |
| Assembly · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Ready-built robot | Not disclosed |
| Included controller · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | One indi robot and colour activity cards |
| Recommended age · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Early learners and Pre-K classroom use |
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| Exact edition · Different values | Mini | mBot Mega | mTiny | indi Student Kit |
| Price in USD · Different values | USD 50 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | Pricing not publicly disclosed Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 255.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 150 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
| Availability & support · Different values | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. | Original mBot Mega remains documented by Makeblock; confirm current exact-kit availability with the manufacturer or an authorised seller. | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. | Backordered in the official shop; shipping expected in October 2026, subject to confirmation. |
| Catalogue checked on | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
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| SpheroMini | MakeblockmBot Mega |
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| What it does · Different values | |
Mini is a small programmable ball for tabletop driving, obstacle games and a first step into coding. Learners can steer it in an app or create movement sequences with Sphero Edu, using the included cones and pins for simple activities. | mBot Mega is a metal-chassis educational robot car with four Mecanum wheels for movement in several directions. Manufacturer documentation covers obstacle avoidance, line following and gesture interactions, with block programming in mBlock and code development using Arduino IDE. This profile covers the original mBot Mega. |
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Gyroscope and accelerometer | Line following, infrared proximity and collision detection |
| Drive system · Different values | |
App-controlled spherical robot | Not disclosed |
| Programming tools · Different values | |
Sphero Edu Draw, Blocks and Text; Sphero Play driving | Not disclosed |
| Navigation sensors · Different values | |
Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders | Not disclosed |
| Priced configuration · Different values | |
One blue Mini robot; activity cones and pins included | Not disclosed |
| Mobility · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | Four Mecanum wheels for omnidirectional motion |
| Programming · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | mBlock block coding and Arduino IDE |
| Lighting · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | Four RGB LEDs in the RGB LED module |
| Configuration · Different values | |
| Not disclosed | Original mBot Mega robot kit; seller battery bundles may differ |
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Mini | mBot Mega |
| Price in USD · Different values | |
USD 50 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | Pricing not publicly disclosed Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
| Availability & support · Different values | |
Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. | Original mBot Mega remains documented by Makeblock; confirm current exact-kit availability with the manufacturer or an authorised seller. |
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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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