Microduck: specs, status and sources
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) · Specialty · France
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.
Microduck specification table
| Spec | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | Not published | — | |
| Height | 25 cmPage undated, retrieved date used | Confirmed | Maker source · as of 2026-10-27 |
| Indicative price | $399 USD before taxes and shippingUSD before taxes and shipping; page undated, retrieved date used | Confirmed | Maker source · as of 2026-10-27 |
Last verified 2026-10-27 · Maker page · Overall: Confirmed
Other attributes (ZeroGantry classification, not maker-verified)
| Function | Educational biped for RL policy training and interactive play |
|---|---|
| Released | 2026 |
| Maturity | Production |
| Operational status | Active |
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- Estimated Derived by us or taken from a third party. Not maker data.
- Unverified No maker primary source checked yet. Treat as unconfirmed.
- Not published The maker does not publish this value.
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Articles mentioning Microduck
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