Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face release Microduck, an open-source bipedal robot
-Cubie- · reddit · 2026-08-27
Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face are releasing Microduck, an open-source bipedal robot that ships with reinforcement learning software. Hardware includes a speaker, camera + LiDAR, NFC, WiFi and Bluetooth, plus roller-skates on its feet for a waddling gait.
Announced at pollen-robotics.com/microduck/; the community is charmed by how adorable its waddle is.
Related event: Hugging Face and Pollen Unveil $399 Open-Source Bipedal Robot Microduck(64 posts)→
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