Robotics
Aug 27, 2026
Hugging Face Launches Open-Source Robot MicroDuck Amid Acquisition Speculation
Aug 27, 2026
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Hugging Face has introduced MicroDuck, an open-source robot capable of walking, talking, and roller-skating, with sales reaching one unit every four seconds. Co-founder Thomas Wolf addressed the growing interest in robotics and open-source AI but refrained from commenting on potential acquisition talks with Nvidia valued at approximately $13 billion.
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- Hugging Face has launched MicroDuck, an open-source robot that can walk, talk, and roller-skate.
- The company reports selling approximately one MicroDuck every four seconds, indicating strong demand for robotics and open-source AI.
- Co-founder Thomas Wolf noted that Hugging Face regularly receives interest in acquisitions and investments but did not confirm reports of Nvidia's potential $13 billion acquisition deal.
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