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The mBot2 robot is essential for teams participating in the 2024 MakeX Inspire Smart Logistics competition due to its alignment with the technical requirements and objectives of the event. The competition sets specific mechanical and electronic standards to ensure a fair and safe environment, fostering creativity, strategic planning, and technical skills among young learners.

• Adherence to Specifications: The mBot2 meets the competition's technical requirements, including size limitations, weight, and the use of specified sensors and components, ensuring all teams compete on an equal footing.
• Versatility and Customization: With its modular design, the mBot2 allows teams to creatively construct and program their robots to tackle the challenges of Smart Logistics, including automated handling, fixed-point placement, and safe storage.
• Educational Value: The mBot2 serves as a practical tool for participants to learn and apply STEM concepts, programming, and problem-solving skills in a competitive setting.
• Fair Competition: The predefined specifications for robots, including the mBot2, help maintain the competition's integrity, focusing on the contestants' problem-solving abilities and creativity rather than their financial resources.

Inspire Arena Price:  Check Price

For the MakeX Inspire Smart Logistics competition, participants are required to purchase a comprehensive kit that includes the map, the frame, and the cubes, essential for creating the arena where the competition takes place.

• Frame: The internal dimensions of the frame are 1200mm by 1200mm, providing a standardized area for setting up the competition arena.
• Map: The map features several key areas:
  
  • Starting Area: A 250mm by 250mm zone where robots begin their tasks.
  • Storage Center: Located at the center of the arena, this cross-shaped area consists of five 50mm by 50mm squares.
  • Warehouse Area: Includes eight 50mm by 50mm squares dispersed across the map, simulating different logistics and storage scenarios​​.
• Cubes: The kit includes transport cubes made of Yellow EVA, each measuring 50mm (±2mm). These cubes are used for various tasks within the competition, such as sorting and placement missions​​.

This kit is meticulously designed to simulate real-world logistics challenges, allowing participants to engage in tasks that mirror actual smart logistics operations. Purchasing this kit equips teams with the necessary components to practice and excel in the MakeX Inspire Smart Logistics competition, fostering a deep understanding of robotics, programming, and strategic problem-solving.

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The Smart World add-on for mBot2 includes metal parts and two servo motors, enhancing its utility in the Inspire category. These components are particularly useful for designing mechanisms like clamps to interact with objects, such as cubes in competition tasks. The addition of metal parts offers durability and versatility in construction, while the servo motors provide precise control over movements, crucial for tasks requiring delicate manipulation and placement. This makes the add-on an essential resource for teams looking to enhance their robots' capabilities for the Inspire category challenges.  

The Bluetooth controller

 is designed for manually controlling robots in the MakeX Robotic Competition, offering precise operation through its features like Bluetooth 4.0 and a 20m transmission range. It ensures reliable performance even with up to 80 controllers used simultaneously, powered by two AA batteries. This tool is essential for competitors who need direct control over their robots during manual task execution.