Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics have launched Reachy Mini, an open-source robot for enthusiasts and researchers to experiment with human-robot interaction and AI.
Reachy Mini features a compact design with motorized head and body rotation, multimodal sensing capabilities, and 15-plus robot behaviors at launch.
The robot comes in two versions sold as kits, emphasizing assembly to deepen understanding of mechanics, and offers full programmability in Python with plans for JavaScript and Scratch support.
Reachy Mini's integration with Hugging Face provides access to open-source models for speech, vision, and personality development, fostering collaboration and innovation with its community-driven approach.