Pollen Robotics launches Microduck: $399 open-source biped for RL
viksit · x · 2026-08-27
Pollen Robotics has released Microduck, a small open-source bipedal robot designed for reinforcement learning and locomotion research.
- Workflow: Supports training policies in simulation and deploying them directly on the physical robot (sim-to-real).
- Pricing: Available for $399, with shipping expected before Christmas.
The product aims to lower the barrier to entry for legged robotics research and algorithm verification.
Related event: Hugging Face and Pollen Unveil $399 Open-Source Bipedal Robot Microduck(64 posts)→
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