Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open-source duck robot, Microduck
Hugging Face has released the Microduck, a $399 open-source robot designed for reinforcement learning and physical AI experimentation. The company aims to democratize robotics by providing affordable, auditable hardware.
Why it matters
The move signals a shift toward making physical AI and robotics accessible to hobbyists and developers, contrasting with closed-source 'black box' systems.
Hugging Face unveiled the Microduck on Thursday, a cute little duck-like robot that sells for $399 — and ships before Christmas.
Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, said the Microduck is an “open-source robot you can teach new tricks with reinforcement learning.” The 25-centimeter-tall duck can waddle, pick things up with its beak (up to 800 grams), get back up when it falls, crouch, and even roller skate.
“Welcome to the era of open-source affordable robots to democratize physical AI and world models!” Delangue said.
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