Makeblock Smart World 3-in-1 Add-on Pack for mBot2 Programmable Robot Car Toy

This is a great stem product to introduce younger students into robotics and coding. Easy to set up and program.

I just received the mBot NEO to use with my class. We have the previous mBots and love them. This new mBot NEO has many new features that my kids are going to go crazy over. You can watch me unbox it here: https://youtu.be/QZf4M2AdqhA It was relatively easy to build and there are multiple forms of instruction. I used a combination of the printed guide and the online directions. The printed guide is helpful because you can match the screws with the actual size photo to make sure you have the correct item each step of the way. I'm not the most technical and it did take me a minute to notice that the included screwdriver switches from a Phillips to a hex nut, but after I figured that out, it was smooth sailing. 4th and 5th graders can build this with limited supervision. Feel free to check out my build video. If I can build it, they can. https://youtu.be/3SHgRf6MmBo The battery is AMAZING. Such a huge improvement! It lasts 5 hours and is rechargeable without taking the robot apart. This is one of the features that my robotics team is most excited about. It simply connects to a computer or USB charging cube with one cord. The built-in features get you moving immediately and they have added some really cute features for the younger kids. The Makeblock app controls the robot and we used it on an iPad. Easy peasy. You can take a look at me testing them out here: https://youtu.be/XqI5VxB9yME The voice controls are fantastic and will be a huge hit with my nonreaders. You can. check out a video of me using them here: https://youtu.be/svA39uDeLmE This is great value for the money. It is sturdy and easily controlled and perfect for your robotic enthusiasts. #OMGRobots

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! 🤖❤️

Overall, it's a great product for children to learn. It looks very well made, and the programming interface is relatively easy to use. It took me a while to realize that you can only use the Bluetooth connection via the web browser, which makes sense; it's easier. However, I am not a fan of using JST connector for the electricals. It's impossible for children. One wrong move, and the whole thing is unusable. Almost all children's kits I have seen so far use some sort of easy magnetic connector. The cables are so short at places where they should be longer. The manuals and guides need to be designed better.

Easy to put together and my son loves that it teaches him how to code.

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Useless junk. On older Android, the mblock app doesn't load. On newer Android, it is not supported. Unless the expectation is for a kid to sit in front of a laptop to code, this is big waste of money and time.

I bought five of these to use in my primary classroom. My first through third graders were successful using the MakeBlock interface and programming the robot to complete a task. Unfortunately, these robots could not stand up to my students. Several joysticks broke. Many wheels broke, forcing me to 3D print new ones. Screws holding on the servos and wheels constantly loosened. And, the exposed wire connections were too enticing to young hands, were yanked on, and soon broken. While I could fix many problems, I could not fix the joysticks and sent in a warranty claim to support. They quickly verified my information and sent me replacement parts with little fuss, which I appreciated. These are not suitable fo classroom use. They are better used by a single, gentle user.