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Hugging Face's $399 Duck Robot Sold Out in Days — and a Chinese Chip Made It Possible

The open-source software stack lets developers train new behaviors in simulation, while optional accessories and a $399 price target hobbyists and researchers.

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The duck-shaped robot from Pollen Robotics crossed $4 million in sales since its launch last week, pushing delivery times past Christmas 2026

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Hugging Face's new duck robot is selling fast. A Chinese chip powers it

The colorful "Microduck" robot from HuggingFace's French subsidiary Pollen Robotics has sold more than 10,000 units since launching on Thursday.

·Englewood Cliffs, United States
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Pollen Robotics, part of the Hugging Face group, announced its new robot, "Microduck," on August 27, 2026. Videos of the robot have also been released on their official YouTube channel and X.

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TNW broke the news in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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