Hugging Face launches Microduck: An adorable rollerskating robot for $399

Microduck is a small bipedal robot under 10 inches tall, developed by Pollen Robotics in collaboration with Hugging Face. It features rollerskates for movement and can pick up objects and interact with its environment.

The Microduck is priced at $399 and is available for preorder now, with shipping expected to begin before Christmas 2026.

Yes, thanks to its open-source software and relatively low price, it is ideal for universities and research centers in the region to teach robotics and AI, and it can be customized for local applications.

Users can control Microduck via a traditional game controller or through a laser pointer tracking system. It can also react autonomously to its surroundings thanks to built-in AI capabilities.