Hugging Face debuts Microduck, a $399 tiny AI robot with a beak gripper
Hugging Face introduced Microduck, a 10‑inch, under‑2‑pound duck‑like robot priced at $399 that can pick up small objects with an articulated beak gripper and is equipped with sensors (eye camera, speaker, mic, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, lidar). The device is designed for AI developers to teach via reinforcement learning, with preorders open and first units expected before Christmas. It’s meant as a friendly, learnable platform rather than a household chore robot, illustrating robotics’ approachable future.