Open-Source ROS 2 URDF Package Lands for Pollen Robotics' 25cm Microduck Biped
kamathsblog · x · 2026-09-06
Developer Aditya Kamath open-sourced microduckdescription, a ROS 2 URDF/xacro package built from Pollen Robotics' mesh and Mujoco files for Microduck, a 25cm, sub-800g open-source biped. The package models 15 actuated joints (10-DOF legs, 4-DOF neck/head, 1-DOF grasping beak) with 38 STL meshes and launch files, enabling ROS 2 Control and Gazebo simulation work.
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