Hugging Face’s $399 Robot Duck Bets on Crowdsourced AI

Hugging Face has introduced Microduck, a $399 robot designed to lead a wave of cute AI robotics. This 25 cm device features bipedal locomotion, LiDAR, and an open-source RL pipeline, allowing it to waddle, roller-skate, and play ball while learning. Betting on crowdsourced AI, the company aims to make advanced robotics accessible. The Microduck is scheduled to begin shipping in late 2026, combining functional technical capabilities with an appealing design to engage the broader AI community.