Hugging Face says its roller-skating robot duck scored $2.6 million in orders in 24 hours
The future of robotics can waddle. Hugging Face said its bot-maker, Pollen Robotics, recorded over $2.6 million in sales of Microducks in 24 hours.
Hugging Face, the French AI startup, claims its tiny programmable robot duck, the Microduck, generated $2.6 million in preorders within the first 24 hours of its release. The 10-inch tall, camera-equipped, and motor-powered duck is capable of waddling, kicking, rollerskating, and even performing somersaults. Priced at $399, Microduck was introduced as part of Hugging Face's efforts to bring AI beyond chatbots and into more consumer-focused applications.
The duck's success comes amid speculation that Hugging Face could be acquired by Nvidia for over $13 billion, as reported by Business Insider. The Microduck, a follow-up to Hugging Face's earlier Reachy Mini robot, is targeted at robotics enthusiasts and developers. It requires assembly but features AI capabilities, allowing it to interact with users through conversations and move around its environment.
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