Open-source Microduck: Hugging Face’s tiny AI robot that rollerskates

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Hugging Face’s Pollen Robotics launches Microduck, a ~10-inch open-source AI robot that can roll on tiny rollerskates, respond to its surroundings, follow laser pointers, and be controlled with a game controller; preorder is $399 with shipping planned before Christmas 2026, and each Microduck gets a unique generated voice and can be retrained to learn new tricks.
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