HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics launch $399 Microduck robot, $1M sales in 7 hours
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-08-30
HuggingFace and Pollen Robotics released Microduck, a $399 legged robot that surpassed $1 million in sales within seven hours. Weighing under 800 grams, it features 15 actuators, a camera, and LiDAR, with a one-hour battery life and capabilities like walking, roller-skating, and object manipulation. The software stack is fully open source, including MuJoCo simulation, PPO training, and the onboard control loop, allowing immediate use with a gamepad. Mechanical and electronic design files remain proprietary.
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