We made a new robot.

Meet Microduck. 🦆 The 25 cm, 780 g robot that waddles, falls, gets back up, and learns new tricks.

Packed inside: 15 degrees of freedom, a front camera, an 8×8 LiDAR, two IMUs, mics, a speaker, NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Out of the box, Microduck already walks, sits, crouches, roller skates, picks up objects with its articulated beak, and recovers from falls on its own. Drive it with a game controller, plug in accessories and NFC tagged objects, run autonomous behaviors, or gather several Microducks for races and football.

Software fully open source. Ready for whatever you throw at it.

Pre-order now at $399 (before taxes and shipping). First deliveries targeted before Christmas 2026. Available in Cream, Graphite, Lavender and Sky.

💻 github.com/pollen-robotics/microduck

Hugging Face has launched an accessible, open-source bipedal robot named Microduck. Developed by its subsidiary Pollen Robotics, this quirky, 10-inch-tall companion is uniquely designed to waddle, learn new behaviors, and autonomously recover from falls. [1, 2, 3]

Key Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions: It stands 25 cm (10 inches) tall and weighs just 780 grams (1.7 pounds).
Movement: Features 15 degrees of freedom and can walk, sit, crouch, or utilize a specialized roller-skate attachment.
Onboard Hardware: Packed with a front-facing camera, an 8×8 LiDAR sensor, two IMUs, microphones, a speaker, and NFC capabilities.
Connectivity: Supports standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols.
Interactivity: It utilizes an articulated beak that acts as a gripper to grab loose objects and can be driven directly using a game controller. [2, 3]

Availability & Open-Source Philosophy

The entire software stack for Microduck is completely open source and available directly on GitHub. This allows tech enthusiasts and researchers to deploy custom AI models and train the robot to execute personalized behaviors. [1, 2]

Pre-orders are currently open at a base price of $399, with initial shipments targeted to deliver before Christmas 2026. The robot comes in four distinct colors: Cream, Graphite, Lavender, and Sky. [2]