Hugging Face officially launched the Microduck on August 27, 2026, a $399 autonomous waddling robot targeting developers and general consumers. The company acquired Pollen Robotics in April 2025, followed by the launch of the Reachy Mini in July, a compact desktop robot priced at $299 that sold approximately 10,000 units in under a year. An app store now supports the ecosystem with over 200 applications available. The Microduck’s $399 price point positions it in direct competition with the Open Duck Mini, an open-source robot created by the community whose bill of materials cost under $400. Hugging Face is leveraging its model hub position and developer community to establish itself in the accessible robotics market.
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