The Microduck is a 25 cm biped robot that can be trained using reinforcement learning. It offers various behaviors and can be customized by users, with an introductory price of $399 and expected shipping before Christmas 2026.
%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22800%22%20height%3D%22450%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23glow)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%22400%22%20y%3D%22275%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20fill%3D%22%2360a5fa%22%20font-family%3D%22system-ui%2C-apple-system%2Csans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%22132%22%20font-weight%3D%22800%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-6%22%20opacity%3D%220.9%22%3Ecn%3C%2Ftext%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%22400%22%20y%3D%22318%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20fill%3D%22%2360a5fa%22%20font-family%3D%22system-ui%2C-apple-system%2Csans-serif%22%20font-size%3D%2211%22%20font-weight%3D%22600%22%20letter-spacing%3D%223%22%20opacity%3D%220.38%22%3ECONTEXT%20NEWS%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The Microduck is an open-source biped robot measuring 25 cm, designed for user training through reinforcement learning.
It can be played with out of the box and features a simulation environment for behavior training, which can be deployed on the actual robot.
Users can refine and publish their trained behaviors, contributing to a community of developers.
The robot can perform various actions including walking, sitting, standing, kicking, grabbing, and getting back up after falling.
Microduck is available in four color options and comes with essential accessories such as a battery, USB-C cable, and game controller for $399.
Additional accessories and spare parts are offered at various prices, including a dual charger and extra motors.
The software stack for the robot is open-source and available on GitHub, allowing users to read, fork, and retrain the robot's functions.
The product is expected to ship before Christmas 2026, with an introductory price set before taxes and shipping.