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| Compare by | SunFounderPiDog | MakeblockCodey Rocky | MakeblockmBot Ranger | Spheroindi Student Kit |
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| What it does · Different values | PiDog is a Raspberry Pi robot-dog kit for learning Python, motion control and sensor integration. Its metal frame carries twelve servos, a camera and several interaction sensors. This profile covers the CN0537D kit without a Raspberry Pi; the assembled manufacturer photo includes a demonstration computer. | Codey Rocky combines an expressive controller with a ready-built rolling base for learning code through movement and sensing. It supports visual blocks and Python, so simple routes and interactive games can grow into more detailed programming projects. | mBot Ranger is a build-and-code vehicle kit that can become a tracked robot, a balancing robot or a racing car. It makes assembly part of the learning process and supports both visual programming and Arduino C for progressively more involved projects. | 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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| Sensors · Different values | Camera, ultrasound, touch, gyroscope and sound interaction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Actuators · Different values | 12 servos | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Compatible computer · Different values | Raspberry Pi 5, 4, 3B+, 3B or Zero 2 W; not included | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Programming · Different values | Python examples and camera-based OpenCV experiments | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Configuration · Different values | CN0537D kit without Raspberry Pi; assembled demonstration photo | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Programming tools · Different values | Not disclosed | Visual blocks and Python | Scratch-based visual programming and Arduino C | Screen-free colour instructions; optional Sphero Edu Jr blocks |
| Drive system · Different values | Not disclosed | Codey controller with Rocky rolling base | Tracked, self-balancing and racing-car builds | Not disclosed |
| Navigation sensors · Different values | Not disclosed | More than ten integrated electronic modules | Not disclosed | Colour sensing for routes and sequencing |
| Assembly · Different values | Not disclosed | Pre-assembled robot | Build-and-rebuild kit | Not disclosed |
| Priced configuration · Different values | Not disclosed | Standard Codey Rocky set; regular source price | Standard mBot Ranger kit; regular source price | One Student Kit, with case and activity materials |
| Learning projects · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | More than 16 manufacturer learning projects | 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 | PiDog | Codey Rocky | mBot Ranger | indi Student Kit |
| Price in USD · Different values | USD 179.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 155.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 209.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 150 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
| Availability & support · Different values | CN0537D listed available at USD 179.99; the manufacturer announces order dispatch after 8 October 2026 during its 1–7 October holiday. | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. | 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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| What it does · Different values | |
PiDog is a Raspberry Pi robot-dog kit for learning Python, motion control and sensor integration. Its metal frame carries twelve servos, a camera and several interaction sensors. This profile covers the CN0537D kit without a Raspberry Pi; the assembled manufacturer photo includes a demonstration computer. | Codey Rocky combines an expressive controller with a ready-built rolling base for learning code through movement and sensing. It supports visual blocks and Python, so simple routes and interactive games can grow into more detailed programming projects. |
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Camera, ultrasound, touch, gyroscope and sound interaction | Not disclosed |
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12 servos | Not disclosed |
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Raspberry Pi 5, 4, 3B+, 3B or Zero 2 W; not included | Not disclosed |
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Python examples and camera-based OpenCV experiments | Not disclosed |
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CN0537D kit without Raspberry Pi; assembled demonstration photo | Not disclosed |
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| Not disclosed | Visual blocks and Python |
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| Not disclosed | Codey controller with Rocky rolling base |
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| Not disclosed | More than ten integrated electronic modules |
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| Not disclosed | Pre-assembled robot |
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| Not disclosed | Standard Codey Rocky set; regular source price |
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PiDog | Codey Rocky |
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USD 179.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source | USD 155.99 Price checked on Oct 6, 2026 · Price source |
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CN0537D listed available at USD 179.99; the manufacturer announces order dispatch after 8 October 2026 during its 1–7 October holiday. | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. |
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| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
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