Hugging Face is selling a $399 open-source duck robot, Microduck

Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck

Hugging Face launched Microduck, a 25 cm open-source duck robot for $399, shipping before Christmas. It waddles, picks up objects up to 800g with its beak, self-recovers from falls, and roller skates. CEO Clem Delangue says you can teach it new tricks with reinforcement learning. This is the second low-cost robot after the $499 Reachy Mini, following Hugging Face's acquisition of Pollen Robotics.

Why it matters: Hugging Face's first own-brand hardware play — a $399, open-source, programmable desktop robot with clear positioning. Score capped here because we only have the launch announcement; real-world usage data and developer ecosystem details are still missing. Treating as mid-range...