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| Compare by | XTREM BOTSSpider Bot | MakeblockmBot Mega | MakeblockmTiny | SpheroMini |
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| What it does · Different values | Spider Bot is a mechanical construction toy that turns a battery-powered motor and gears into six-legged movement. The kit focuses on assembling and understanding the mechanism, with forward or backward motion after construction. | 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 | 7 years and older | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Drive system · Different values | Six-legged mechanism; forward or backward | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | App-controlled spherical robot |
| Included controller · Different values | One electric motor and gears | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery and charging · Different values | Three 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 |
| Programming tools · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Physical coding cards and tap pen; no screen required | Sphero Edu Draw, Blocks and Text; Sphero Play driving |
| 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 |
| Navigation sensors · Different values | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Gyroscope, accelerometer and motor encoders |
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| Dimensions · Different values | 24 × 20 × 10 cm | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
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| Exact edition · Different values | Spider 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 BOTSSpider Bot | MakeblockmBot Mega |
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| What it does · Different values | |
Spider Bot is a mechanical construction toy that turns a battery-powered motor and gears into six-legged movement. The kit focuses on assembling and understanding the mechanism, with forward or backward motion after construction. | 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 |
| Recommended age · Different values | |
7 years and older | Not disclosed |
| Drive system · Different values | |
Six-legged mechanism; forward or backward | Not disclosed |
| Included controller · Different values | |
One electric motor and gears | Not disclosed |
| Battery and charging · Different values | |
Three 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 |
Size & deployment | |
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24 × 20 × 10 cm | Not disclosed |
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| Exact edition · Different values | |
Spider 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 |
| 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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