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Arrived on time and my children went fast to build it. Build time was about 40 min the instructions was a little difficult to follow for the kids.The cyberpi came with preprogrammed stuff so was easy to validate proper install. The kids are using the bluetooth and tablet for basic programming. So far great tool.

PlusPrice - for a robot like this - really? well done !Features - check out website - so many cool and fun thingsInstall - EasyQuality - Built well - you could tell from packaging that it was going to be goodSupport - Email them and in 24 hrs you get a great and clear responseCommunity - Large - lots of people giving advice and supportUpgrades - I got the pick up arm - so fun !. I would buy more when available.MinusNothing really - The Internet of things options is not that impressive yet - but I bet in time will be !The phone app control is silly but super easy and I am sure they give that for instant gratification to maneuver the robot immediately. So again - Brilliant!

The media could not be loaded. I'm an 80 year old grandfather of 5. Several years ago I bought an mBot for my oldest. Recently I bought an mBot Neo (aka mBot 2) for myself. What fun! This new version is full of great capabilities to stimulate my aging grey matter. My 2 year old granddaughter is into police cars and I have programmed it to look and sound like one. (See attached video.)Like other MakeBlock kits the mBot Neo is solidly constructed of beautiful blue anodized aluminum. It is easy to put together, and the block style programming language makes it possible for kids and aging seniors to teach it new tricks. The block-style language can also be used as a stepping stone to learn the professional Python language.I wish there was more in the way of tutorials for programming the mBot, but technical support (located in Shenzhen, China) is excellent. And there are lots of videos on YouTube to help.The older mBot kit is still available, but I recommend going straight to the mBot Neo because it has so much more to offer. I also recommend getting the MakeBlock Bluetooth Controller which enables remote control of the Bot. (Robotic operation is autonomous.) I set up obstacle courses in my living room to keep my hand / eye coordination sharp.If you decide to buy one of these for your kids or grandkids, I have only one caution: you may want it all for yourself.

many many projects that can be done with this kit! great for homeschoolers, lots of coding projects!! my young kid love it and this got them into coding!!

We received new parts that helped solve our problem. Thank you!The drive motors on MBot2 not working and then issue with add-on pack Smart World Add on pack. We are still waiting for customer support to send us a new part. Thank you!

I bought the Makeblock mBot2 Rover Robotics Kit as a gift for my 10-year-old nephew, and it turned out to be so much more than just a toy—it was a weekend full of fun, learning, and unforgettable memories.The kit was well-designed and easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. We worked together to build and program the robot, and it was amazing to see his excitement as it all came to life. From assembling the parts to experimenting with coding, it was a fantastic hands-on experience that taught both of us a lot.The quality of the kit is top-notch, and the instructions were clear. Watching my nephew’s confidence grow as he figured things out was priceless. We both agreed it was one of the best weekends we’ve had together!If you’re looking for a gift that’s not only educational but also a great bonding experience, I can’t recommend this robotics kit enough. Memories like these are truly priceless! 🤖❤️

I'd consider myself to be mechanically inclined and it took me about an hour to assemble the robotic arm. The directions are OK, but lack any written description to go along with the pictures. It was a tedious process with small pieces, and I could envision people getting very frustrated. I struggle to think that a child younger than 10 could do it alone.After I assembled the arm, I was disappointed to find that one of the servos was faulty. I took it apart and found that something within the motor is binding, preventing it from spinning freely. This will ultimately force me to return it for a refund.The real issue with the MakeBlock Neo v2 (and I assume other related products) is the quality and ease of use of their software. The mBlock app for Android is totally non-functional as far as I can tell. The Windows Desktop version doesn't seem to support Bluetooth, which was big draw for me. The only fully functioning version of the app I found was the web version. Even then, I experienced occasional connectivity issues. I find it hard to believe that these applications are geared toward children. There are no guided walkthroughs or tutorials, and the user interface is quite complicated.Overall, I love this concept, but the execution is less than stellar. If you're mechanically inclined and are an experienced programmer or PC user, then you can likely fight your way around these issues. Don't buy this thinking that you'll have it assembled and running without going through trials and tribulations.