mBot2 : An Introduction to Scratch-Based Programming for Beginners

Apr 07, 2023 Admin 378 view(s)

Makeblock's popular educational robot mBot has evolved into its new generation. Both primary and secondary schools can use the mBot2 robot, which has extended capabilities. It provides WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, built-in sensors, and much more, powered by ESP32-WROVER-BCyberPi main module. 

Students use mBot2 to learn robotics, programming, IoT, artificial intelligence, and robotics basics with interactive hands-on activities. Users can seamlessly transition between Scratch-like graphical programming to Python code using the user-friendly programming environment.

With its advanced capabilities, the mBot2 is designed to be an entry-level educational tool as well as a solution that can go all the way up to upper high school learners, as well as beyond. MBot2 is an educational microcontroller powered by the Raspberry Pi, which is a very advanced educational microcontroller, which is made up of many network capabilities, sensors, and much more to allow educators to carry out very interactive and smart lessons. Designed specifically for elementary and middle schools, mBot2 is an educational programmable robot that aligns with STEM principles. Equipped with a control system, sensors, and structural components, it offers an engaging learning experience enhanced by a graphical programming platform. The inclusion of STEM kits further enriches the exploration and application of coding concepts.

With MBot2, learners can learn interactive lessons that feature cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and data science, which are intended to reflect the real-world applications of mBot2.

In addition to communicating between themselves, sharing information, and performing tasks, students can connect multiple mBots with CyberPi.
In addition to being able to perform advanced functions such as speech recognition when connected to the Internet, mBot2 can also pull up information such as weather updates when it is connected to the Internet.

Top Key features of the STEM mBot2 robot

Based on CyberPi module: Wireless communication, color display, and sensors are all part of the CyberPi controller. In combination with other curriculum areas such as math, physics, and robotics (STEM), these features enable wide-ranging applications in computer science, robotics, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Optimum control: Math, physics, and engineering principles are integrated by the encoders on the mBot2 robot motors.

Design enhancements: MBot2 features a new ultrasonic sensor with LEDs and a Quad RGB sensor, which is capable of detecting colors and tracking lines. Smart electronic modules and sensors can be added to the robot.

mBot 2 is all about the student and educator's ability to start with block-based programming and seamlessly transition into object-oriented programming in Python, all in the same environment by utilizing mBlock's improved coding learning experience. By integrating Google Classroom with mBlock, teachers will be able to manage their activities remotely from their classrooms.

With mBlock, students learn the key concepts of programming by dragging and dropping code blocks as they go from block-based to text-based coding at their own pace. MicroPython helps students learn high-level object-oriented languages through a seamless transition from block-based programming to microPython. Using just one click, students can see how block-based and text-based coding are related. Develop your problem-solving and independent thinking skills with Python 3's powerful text-based programming.