Hyodol vs Microduck
Compare Hyodol (Hyodol Co.) and Microduck (Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Hyodol | Microduck |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyodol Co. | Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) |
| Category | Specialty | Specialty |
| Country | South Korea | France |
| Degrees of freedom | 0 | 15 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.5 | 0.78 |
| Battery life (h) | 8 | 1 |
| Payload | N/A (companion) | |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary) | |
| Actuators | None (stationary companion) | |
| Primary sensor | Microphone + Touch Sensors + Camera | Camera + 8x8 ToF LiDAR + 2 IMUs |
| Function | Companionship | Educational biped for RL policy training and interactive play |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verdict
Microduck leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Hyodol leads on battery life (8 h vs 1 h).
Microduck leads on price ($399 vs ~$1,200) and degrees of freedom (15 vs 0).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload and max speed.
Hyodol
AI doll companion robot for lonely elderly. Features ChatGPT-powered voice conversation, medication reminders, and emergency alerts. Over 12,000 units deployed in Korea.
Microduck
A 25 cm tall open-source biped robot from Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) designed for reinforcement learning and play. It ships with 7 pre-trained behaviors including walking, sitting/standing, kicking, grasping with its beak, and self-righting, all deployable from simulation.