Microduck
#20 in Robotics & Embodied AIPollen Robotics · since 27. August 2026 (Pre-Order-Start) · 2× · last seen Oct 25, 2026
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Microduck (model MD-01) is a 25 cm open-source biped robot from Pollen Robotics (part of Hugging Face) with 15 motors that walks, grasps and can be trained with reinforcement learning. Pre-orders opened on August 27, 2026 at USD 399, with delivery targeted before Christmas 2026. The software is licensed under Apache-2.0.
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Features
| Deployment Model | Physical robot (ready-made, not self-assembly) with simulation-to-robot workflow |
| Use Case Scope | Physical AI, robotics learning and play; behaviour development via RL |
| Integrations | Hugging Face Jobs; Hugging Face Hub for policies; MuJoCo simulation; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
| License | Apache-2.0 (software, SDK, simulation and RL stack on GitHub) |
| Platform | Rockchip RK3566 with AI accelerator, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB storage; 50 Hz policy loop |
| Price | USD 399 (pre-order, plus taxes and shipping); deposit USD 119 |
| Release Date | Pre-orders since August 27, 2026; delivery targeted before Christmas 2026 (target, not guaranteed) |