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Meet Microduck, The $399 Programmable AI Robot

Hugging Face has introduced Microduck , a compact, bipedal robot designed to make artificial intelligence and robotics accessible to both casual users and developers. Standing approximately 10 inches tall , the duck-shaped device features a distinctive design characterized by a waddling gait and an articulated beak capable of grasping objects. Hardware specifications include 15 motors , an integrated camera , a depth sensor , and two inertial measurement units (IMUs) for navigation and balance. Out of the box, Microduck supports various pre-programmed behaviors, including walking , sitting , crouching , and skating . Users can control the device using a gamepad , have it track a laser pointer dot , or let it autonomously interact with surrounding objects. https://store.pollen-robotics.com/cdn/shop/videos/c/vp/7e9b0a2551cc419fb796ea01bc0b22ed/7e9b0a2551cc419fb796ea01bc0b22ed.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-92584368.mp4 Beyond its consumer applications, Microduck functions as a flexible robotics development platform . The device runs an open-source software stack , allowing programmers to train new skills and behaviors via reinforcement learning , direct code programming, and simulation tools . Hugging Face has launched public repositories to support these workflows, including a dedicated environment containing reinforcement learning libraries and digital simulation environments. https://store.pollen-robotics.com/cdn/shop/videos/c/vp/346349346c4b44e6b81abebc21009f39/346349346c4b44e6b81abebc21009f39.HD-1080p-7.2Mbps-92468466.mp4 Microduck marks the second hardware release from Hugging Face, following the Reachy Mini , a desktop-focused platform intended for conversational AI , computer vision models , and human-robot interaction research. In contrast to the research-centric focus of the Reachy Mini, Microduck offers a more lighthearted design and expanded styling options. The robot is available for pre-order directly through the manufacturers website, priced at $399 . It comes in four distinct colorways: Cream , Graphite , Lavender , and Sky . Initial shipments are scheduled to reach customers in North America , the United Kingdom , and Europe ahead of the winter holiday season. Meet Microduck, The $399 Programmable AI Robot , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .

28 Aug 2026 8:30 pm