mBot2

Description

mBot2 (P1010132) is a next-generation educational robot designed with extended capabilities, starting as an entry-level solutions in lower secondary education and going all the way to upper secondary and beyond.

mBot2 is powered by CyberPi, an educational microcontroller enhanced with network capabilities, built-in sensors and much more.

mBot2 is designed for students to carry out interactive and smart lessons that are engaging, fun and reflecting real-world applications with cutting-edge technologies, including robotics, AI, IoT and Data Science.

With mBlock’s enhanced coding learning experience, mBot2 allows students and educators to begin with the block-based coding approach, and seamlessly transition into object-oriented coding with Python, all in the same environment.

Key Features

Powered by CyberPi
CyberPi is a powerful and versatile microcontroller for education. Its integrated sensors, full-color display and Wi-Fi communication capabilities allow a wide range of applications on curriculum topics for Computer Science, Robotics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, in connection with other areas of the curriculum such as Math, Physics, etc.
Precision control
The encoder motors in mBot2 can be precisely controlled by their rotation, speed and position, making possible the integration of principles in Math, Physics and Engineering.
Enhanced modules
mBot2 comes with the next-generation of the ultrasonic sensor, which includes ambient illumination, and the Quad RGB sensor, which uses 4 color sensors simultaneously to detect colors and follow lines. This gives them more accurate performance and consistency. It can be further expanded with the Makeblock Education’s wide variety of structural parts and mBuild smart electronic modules.

Comparison

	mBot	mBot2
Control board	mCore	CyberPi
Processor	ATmage328/P	ESP32-WROVER-B
SPI Flash memory	/	8MB
Store multiple programs simultaneously	/	8
Support multi threading	/	Yes
Wireless communication	Either Bluetooth or 2.4G (depends on the version)IR	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi LAN
Inputs and onboard sensors	Button Reset button Light sensor	5-way joystick Button x2 Reset button Light sensor Microphone Gyroscope-accelerometer
Outputs	Buzzer RGB LED x2	1.44" full color display Speaker RGB LED x5
Expandable electronic modules	RJ25 ports x4, one component per port	mBuild port x1, connect 10+ components in series
Additional interfaces	/	2-pin interface x2 3-pin interface x4