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Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics launch $399 Microduck robot

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Hugging Face, in collaboration with Pollen Robotics, has launched pre-orders for the Microduck, a small, mobile robot designed for developers and robotics enthusiasts. Priced at $399, the 25cm tall biped robot features 15 motors for agile movement, including walking, crouching, and even roller-skating, along with an articulated beak for object manipulation. The Microduck is intended for experimentation with AI-powered robotics, focusing on mobility, obstacle navigation, and recovery from falls, differentiating itself from its predecessor, the stationary Reachy Mini. AI

IMPACT Enables experimentation with AI-powered mobility and interaction for robotics developers.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a specialized robot for developers.

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Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics launch $399 Microduck robot

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck

    If you've ever wanted a robotic duck as a companion, now's your chance.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck https://www.engadget.com/2245407/huggingface-and-pollen-robotics-opn-pre-orders-for-the-m

    HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck https://www.engadget.com/2245407/huggingface-and-pollen-robotics-opn-pre-orders-for-the-microduck-robot/ # Robotics # AI # Gadgets

    LINKS engadget.com/…/huggingface-and-pollen-rob…

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