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Hugging Face Unveils $400 Singing, Skating Duck-Like Robot

Hugging Face debuts Microduck, a $399 open‑source robot that sings and rollerskates, sparking immediate tech‑media buzz

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 15:26 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026 at 18:33 UTC

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Axios reported the robot’s price and whimsical design, while The Verge highlighted its rollerskating capability. Bloomberg added that the device can emit simple songs, and TechCrunch noted that the hardware and software are released under an open‑source license.

Seeking Alpha mentioned the announcement alongside speculation about Nvidia, underscoring how the launch fits into broader AI hardware discussions. The open‑source approach invites developers to create custom behaviors, and early coverage points to a market niche for hobbyists and educational users.

Further sales figures or distribution details have not been disclosed.

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What is Microduck?

Microduck is a duck‑shaped consumer robot that can walk, rollerskate and sing, sold by Hugging Face for $399.

How is the robot being offered?

The hardware and software are released under an open‑source license, allowing developers to modify its behavior.

Which outlets reported on the launch?

Axios, The Verge, Bloomberg, TechCrunch and Seeking Alpha covered the announcement, noting price, design and market context.

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Hugging Face Microduck open-source robotics consumer robot AI hardware

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