Ubergizmo iconUbergizmoAug 28, 2026 ~1 min source read

Meet Microduck, The $399 Programmable AI Robot

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Meet Microduck, The $399 Programmable AI Robot

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Hugging Face has introduced Microduck, a compact, bipedal robot designed to make artificial intelligence and robotics accessible to both casual users and developers.

Standing approximately 10 inches tall, the duck-shaped device features a distinctive design characterized by a waddling gait and an articulated beak capable of grasping objects.

Hardware specifications include 15 motors, an integrated camera, a depth sensor, and two inertial measurement units (IMUs) for navigation and balance.

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Hugging Face has introduced Microduck, a compact, bipedal robot designed to make artificial intelligence and robotics accessible to both casual users and developers. Standing approximately 10 inches tall, the duck-shaped device features a distinctive design characterized by a waddling gait and an articulated beak capable of grasping objects. Hardware specifications include 15 motors, an integrated camera, a depth sensor, and two inertial measurement units (IMUs) for navigation and balance.

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  • Out of the box, Microduck supports various pre-programmed behaviors, including walking, sitting, crouching, and skating.

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