Hugging Face launches $399 open-source Microduck robot ahead of Christmas

Aug 27, 2026

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Hugging Face has introduced the Microduck, a $399 open-source robot designed to perform various tasks and learn new tricks. The robot, which stands 25 centimeters tall, features capabilities such as waddling and picking up objects, and is set to ship before Christmas.

The Microduck is an open-source robot priced at $399, unveiled by Hugging Face. It is designed to perform tasks like waddling, picking up objects with its beak, and getting back up after falling. It can also crouch and roller skate.
The robot is equipped with a camera, lidar sensors, and inertial measurement units (IMUs) for perception. Developers can train its behaviors in simulation and deploy them directly on the robot using an available SDK on GitHub.
Hugging Face aims to democratize physical AI and world models, emphasizing the benefits of open-source technology for privacy compared to proprietary systems.
The launch of the Microduck follows Hugging Face's acquisition of Pollen Robotics and comes amid reports of a potential acquisition by Nvidia at a $13 billion valuation. Hugging Face has been collaborating with Nvidia for infrastructure support since at least 2023.
The company has also faced scrutiny due to a recent cybersecurity incident involving a breach of its platform's servers.

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Hugging Face launches $399 open-source Microduck robot ahead of Christmas

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