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| Compare by | XTREM BOTSSam Bot | MakeblockmBot Mega | MakeblockmTiny | SpheroMini |
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| What it does · Different values | Sam Bot is a buildable wheeled toy for learning assembly and movement sequences. After assembling the parts, children can program actions on its top panel or use the mobile app for longer sequences and games. | 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. | 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. |
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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 | Not disclosed | Line following, infrared proximity and collision detection | Not disclosed | Gyroscope and accelerometer |
| Recommended age · Different values | 8 years and older | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Programming tools · Different values | Panel or iOS/Android app; up to 200 actions | Not disclosed | Physical coding cards and tap pen; no screen required | Sphero Edu Draw, Blocks and Text; Sphero Play driving |
| Included controller · Different values | Bluetooth electronic board; two electric motors | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery and charging · Different values | Four AA 1.5 V batteries, excluded | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| 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 |
| Priced configuration · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | mTiny Discover Kit; regular source price | One blue Mini robot; activity cones and pins included |
| Drive system · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | App-controlled spherical robot |
| Navigation sensors · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders |
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| Exact edition · Different values | Sam Bot | mBot Mega | mTiny | Mini |
| Price in USD · Different values | Pricing not publicly disclosed 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 50 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. | Listed by the manufacturer; confirm delivery and local availability. |
| Catalogue checked on | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
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| XTREM BOTSSam Bot | MakeblockmBot Mega |
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| What it does · Different values | |
Sam Bot is a buildable wheeled toy for learning assembly and movement sequences. After assembling the parts, children can program actions on its top panel or use the mobile app for longer sequences and games. | 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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| Not disclosed | Line following, infrared proximity and collision detection |
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8 years and older | Not disclosed |
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Panel or iOS/Android app; up to 200 actions | Not disclosed |
| Included controller · Different values | |
Bluetooth electronic board; two electric motors | Not disclosed |
| Battery and charging · Different values | |
Four AA 1.5 V batteries, excluded | 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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Sam Bot | mBot Mega |
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Pricing not publicly disclosed 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. | 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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