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mBlock

Ch 017.8of 26 Robotics Education Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Coding modesblock + text
  4. 4Classroom toolsYes
  5. 5Curriculum libraryYes
  6. 6Supported robotsCyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLight
  7. 7Learner levelmixed
  8. 8Supported platformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Android
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Overview

mBlock is ranked #1 of 26 in robotics education software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

mBlock plans and pricing

All plans
mBlock 5 Free Free coding platform; block-based and Python coding; AI and IoT features makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on robotics education software

Free plan
Yesmakeblock.com
Coding modes
block_and_textmakeblock.com
Classroom tools
Yesmakeblock.com
Curriculum library
Yesmakeblock.com
Supported robots
CyberPi, mBot Neo/mBot2, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, xLightmakeblock.com
Learner level
mixedmakeblock.com
Supported platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iOS, Androidmakeblock.com

Facts

Purpose
mBlock 5 is a coding platform for robotics, STEM, and coding learning.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Languages
It supports block-based coding and Python, with a one-click switch from blocks to Python.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Projects
Users can create games and animations and program Makeblock robots and other open-resource hardware.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
AI and IoT
The software includes AI and IoT features, and the page says it integrates Microsoft Cognitive Services and Google deep learning.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker describes support for Makeblock hardware and other open-resource hardware; its help center lists CyberPi, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, and xLight as supported devices.support.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Extensions
The Extension Builder lets third parties develop device, device, and sprite extensions for mBlock 5.support.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Extension Builder limit
The Extension Builder supports only Google Chrome.support.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Web connection
The web version supports direct Bluetooth or serial connections, but the Bluetooth dongle is not supported by that version.support.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Python device limit
The mBlock Python editor supports device programming only for CyberPi, and its Upload mode supports MicroPython rather than third-party Python 3 libraries.support.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
The maker describes mBlock 5 as intended for educators, students, makers, and kids.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker links to an mBlock user guide, downloads, and resources from its software page.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company history
Makeblock says it was founded in 2013 to help people turn ideas into reality and advance education.makeblock.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2013makeblock.com · 28 Sept 2026

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