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HuggingFace releases $400 MicroDuck robot for local AI applications

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HuggingFace has released MicroDuck, an open-source, 10-inch bipedal robot designed for local robotics applications. The robot features 15 actuators and sensors, including a camera, speaker, and LiDAR, and can be trained using reinforcement learning. Priced at $400, MicroDuck aims to make local robotics more accessible. AI

IMPACT Enables local AI training and operation on a physical robot platform.

RANK_REASON Product release of a specific hardware/software tool.

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HuggingFace releases $400 MicroDuck robot for local AI applications

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Terminator857 ·

    Looks like we are close to local llama robotics

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>HuggingFace releases microduck a 10 inch open-source biped with 15 actuators and sensors (camera, speaker, LiDAR, NFC, bluetooth, wifi, ...) that you train yourself with reinforcement learning, $400. <a href="https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck…

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