- Makeblock mBot Robot Kit, Robotics for Kids Ages 8-12 Learn to Code with Scratch & Arduino, STEM Toys Science Kits for Kids Age 8-12 Boys and Girls Age 8+

App Can be installed on Amazon fire tablet Easy to assemble Easy to connect to the app

This is not a toy, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fun! It’s a very sturdy machine with legit parts for a robot. I find the programming just as fun and addictive as my kid. The projects are fun, but we went through them quickly so I’ve had to make up more challenges to keep the interest going. A few notes: the software and documentation are not bulletproof. I’ve had to do a bit of debugging through the process that I don’t think a parent without prior experience with programming and basic knowledge of electronics would easily figure out. The makeblock forums are very helpful when you run into issues. Overall, everyone loves mBot and its been a great learning experience

This was actually a lot better quality than I was expecting. The parts seem like they are well built. The metal chassis is sturdy and the holes are all aligned properly. The way the motors are attached isn’t perfect and they will likely come loose after awhile, but it will be easy to tighten them back up. My 7 year old son and I assembled the kit together in about an hour, with him doing most of the work. The instructions were fairly simple, although the pics showing where to put the screws were a little tough for my 7 year old to interpret on his own at first. Not a big deal, and he figured it out with some help. Older kids will probably find it easier, if they have experience following printed directions. There are not too many small parts, which i think makes this kit better than some others for younger kids. We just started playing with the programming and it seems to be pretty simple and works well on the ipad. My son is excited to try designing some new programs of his own for his robot to follow.

Makeblock will not run on my Android phone. The app isn't available because it was made for an older version of Android. Nor will it run on Windows 11. I know I read somewhere that it did. If I can't figure it out in the next few days, it will be returned. The instructions are not helpful. After more searching on Youtube and various web sites I was able to download to my Kindle. It wasn't easy to find, but it did work. Changed to 4 stars. A 9-year-old could not do it on their own.

This was an easy and fun build. My kid has easily gotten it to do things, but probably because he uses similar apps/code at school. He really enjoys it. The only downside is that it doesn't always reconnect via Bluetooth on its own and he needs a little help with that. It's perfect for his age (11) and I'd buy again for my other kids.

Great robotic construction toy, grandson loved it

Great gift for kid to learn mechanical

Two major problems with this robot kit, both battery-related: 1.) The remote control requires a special type of battery that is NOT included. My daughter and I were excited to build this robot and play with it using the remote control right away, before learning how to code it. But only after completing the construction did we get to the remote control, which requires a CR2025 battery that is not included. We didn't have that type of battery lying around (who does?), so we had to order it online and wait a couple of days for it to arrive, which was disappointing. It would be nice if we had known we needed a CR2025 battery, or if it was included with the kit. 2.) The robot did NOT work with the AA batteries that it was meant to work with. The robot ships with a pack for 4 AA batteries, which together deliver 6 volts of power. The AA batteries are not included either, but we did have a pack of AA batteries lying around. Unfortunately, the robot did not work with those batteries. We were able to make it work by plugging it into a computer using the included cable, but who wants a remote control robot that only works when it's plugged in? It can't travel more than a foot or so, which is the length of the cable. When we tried it with the AA batteries, it wouldn't even turn on. I read some reviews and saw that some other people had the same issue, and the problem seemed to be that the robot will not turn on if it has insufficient voltage. Fortunately I have a little bit of electronics skill, and decided to see if a 9-volt battery might work. I ended up having to splice a 9-volt battery connector to the AA battery adapter that ships with the robot, and presto! The robot turned on when connected to the 9-volt battery. So, long story short, the robot seems to require 9 volts, not the 6 volts provided by four AA batteries, to operate. Splicing the adapter to the 9-volt connector was not particularly hard, but I would imagine not everyone has the skills or tools to do this. And more importantly, why would they ship a robot with a 4 AA battery pack when that doesn't provide enough power? Other than the battery issues, the robot seems to work well. Once we got it to work, it responded well to the remote control, and we were able to download the mLink app and start using the coding program pretty quickly, and my 11-year-old daughter was able to use the app to give the robot simple commands. We are looking forward to learning more about what it can do. Assembly of the robot was pretty easy, though the instructions are not particularly helpful. I was annoyed by the battery issues and almost gave up on the robot, but after spending $80 I figure I should at least see what it can do. Overall a somewhat frustrating and disappointing experience, but not a total loss.

Good product

I bought this for my nephew for Christmas and it was by far the most successful gift. Both of his parents are engineers and so we got a lot of help building it. I don’t know how user-friendly it is for families without pros to assemble it but it’s worth the risk. The following Christmas I bought one of the add-ons and they were another big hit. Really impressed with the quality and ingenuity. If you’re looking for a good stem gift this is the one.

سلعة تعليمية جيدة ولكن تعذر استمرارها بعد نصف ساعة عندما تعطل الموتور اليمين عن العمل لم يكن هناك كتلوج مرفق

小学生（4年）に購入しました。 組み立て、使用共に問題視なし。 クオリティ高いと思います、子供も色々遊んでます。

RAPIDISIMO LA ENTREGA..... MUY FACIL DE USAR....EXCELENTE