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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots
Hugging Face is ready for developers to start tinkering and testing its latest robotics release. The AI development platform announced Wednesday that it's now accepting orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots. The company initially unveiled the prototypes of these devices back in May, alongside a larger humanoid robot named HopeJR. Hugging Face said it plans to release two versions of the Reachy Mini. The first, called the Reachy Mini Wireless, is wireless and costs $449 and runs on a Raspberry 5 mini computer. The second version is the Reachy Mini Lite, which needs to be connected to a computing source ,but is cheaper at $299. The open source robots come in a kit for developers to build themselves. The Reachy Minis are about the size of a standard stuffed animal and come with two screens for eyes and two antennas. Once built, these robots are fully programmable in Python. These devices also come with a set of pre-installed demos and are integrated with the Hugging Face Hub, the company's open source machine learning platform, which gives users access to more than 1.7 million AI models and more than 400,000 datasets. Clém Delangue, the CEO of Hugging Face, told TechCrunch they decided to launch two versions of the Reachy Mini based on initial feedback on the company's original prototype. An early tester found that their five-year-old daughter wanted to be able to take the desktop robot around the house with her. The company figured she wouldn't be the only one. 'The goal in the future is to keep carefully getting a lot of feedback like that from users, from the community, that's how we've always been building products at Hugging Face as an open source community platform,' Delangue said. 'By the nature of it being open source, it means that people will be able to extend it, modify it, change everything they want.' The target audience for these devices is AI developers, Delangue said. The Reachy Minis allow users to code, build, and test AI applications on the desktop robot. 'Anyone will be able to build their own specific features and apps for Reachy Mini that then they'll be able to share with the community,' Delangue said. 'So we hope that it's really going to unleash the creativity of builders to build, you know, millions of different applications, millions of different features that they can share with the community, so that anyone can then, like, plug and play with it.' The Reachy Mini Lite should start shipping next month, with the wireless version shipping later this year. Delangue said it was important for the company to start shipping shortly after orders, as opposed to doing a long pre-order process with an unclear timeline, because they want to get the robots in users' hands as fast as possible. Delangue added this release is really in line with what Hugging Face is targeting for its robotics program in general — open source hardware that gives users complete control. 'I feel like it's really important for the future of robotics to be open source, instead of being closed source, black box, [and] concentrated in the hands of a few companies,' Delangue said. 'I think it's quite a scary world to have like millions of robots in people's home controlled by one company, with customers, users, not really being able to control them, understand them. I would much rather live in a place, or in a world, or in a country, where everyone can have some control over the robots.'
TechCrunch
09-07-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Hugging Face opens up orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots
Hugging Face is ready for developers to start tinkering and testing its latest robotics release. The AI development platform announced Wednesday that it's now accepting orders for its Reachy Mini desktop robots. The company initially unveiled the prototypes of these devices back in May, alongside a larger humanoid robot named HopeJR. Hugging Face said it plans to release two versions of the Reachy Mini. The first, called the Reachy Mini Wireless, is wireless and costs $449 and runs on a Raspberry 5 mini computer. The second version is the Reachy Mini Lite, which needs to be connected to a computing source ,but is cheaper at $299. The open source robots come in a kit for developers to build themselves. The Reachy Minis are about the size of a standard stuffed animal and come with two screens for eyes and two antennas. Once built, these robots are fully programmable in Python. These devices also come with a set of pre-installed demos and are integrated with the Hugging Face Hub, the company's open source machine learning platform, which gives users access to more than 1.7 million AI models and more than 400,000 datasets. Clém Delangue, the CEO of Hugging Face, told TechCrunch they decided to launch two versions of the Reachy Mini based on initial feedback on the company's original prototype. An early tester found that their five-year-old daughter wanted to be able to take the desktop robot around the house with her. The company figured she wouldn't be the only one. 'The goal in the future is to keep carefully getting a lot of feedback like that from users, from the community, that's how we've always been building products at Hugging Face as an open source community platform,' Delangue said. 'By the nature of it being open source, it means that people will be able to extend it, modify it, change everything they want.' Techcrunch event Save up to $475 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $450 on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW The target audience for these devices is AI developers, Delangue said. The Reachy Minis allow users to code, build, and test AI applications on the desktop robot. 'Anyone will be able to build their own specific features and apps for Reachy Mini that then they'll be able to share with the community,' Delangue said. 'So we hope that it's really going to unleash the creativity of builders to build, you know, millions of different applications, millions of different features that they can share with the community, so that anyone can then, like, plug and play with it.' The Reachy Mini Lite should start shipping next month, with the wireless version shipping later this year. Delangue said it was important for the company to start shipping shortly after orders, as opposed to doing a long pre-order process with an unclear timeline, because they want to get the robots in users' hands as fast as possible. Delangue added this release is really in line with what Hugging Face is targeting for its robotics program in general — open source hardware that gives users complete control. 'I feel like it's really important for the future of robotics to be open source, instead of being closed source, black box, [and] concentrated in the hands of a few companies,' Delangue said. 'I think it's quite a scary world to have like millions of robots in people's home controlled by one company, with customers, users, not really being able to control them, understand them. I would much rather live in a place, or in a world, or in a country, where everyone can have some control over the robots.'
Fox News
17-06-2025
- Fox News
New robots make AI something anyone can try at home
Hugging Face, a well-known name in AI development, is making big moves in the world of robotics. The company has just introduced two open-source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini, designed to make advanced robotics more accessible to everyone, from researchers and developers to students and hobbyists. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you'll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. HopeJR is Hugging Face's new full-size humanoid robot. It stands out for its impressive 66 actuated degrees of freedom. This means it can walk, move its arms, and perform a wide range of independent gestures, making it a versatile platform for research, experimentation, and even household tasks in the future. Imagine a robot that can help with chores or serve as a hands-on learning tool. HopeJR is designed to be just that. One of the biggest talking points is price. Hugging Face aims to keep HopeJR affordable, with an estimated cost of around $3,000. That is a fraction of what most full-scale humanoid robots cost, opening the door for smaller labs, schools, and dedicated enthusiasts to get involved in advanced robotics development. If you are looking for something more compact, Reachy Mini is Hugging Face's answer. This desktop robot stands about 11 inches tall and is packed with features, including a camera, microphone, speaker, and a full six-degree-of-freedom neck for expressive movement. It can move its head, listen, speak, and interact with AI applications, making it a fun and practical tool for developers and educators alike. Reachy Mini is expected to cost between $250 and $300. It is designed to be a hands-on gateway into robotics, letting users build, customize, and experiment with embodied AI. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with Hugging Face Spaces, giving access to over 500,000 AI apps on the Hugging Face Hub. Both HopeJR and Reachy Mini are fully open source. This means anyone can assemble, rebuild, and understand how these robots work. Hugging Face's CEO, Clem Delangue, emphasized that this approach helps keep robotics open and accessible rather than dominated by a handful of companies with proprietary black-box systems. The community-driven model encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing users to share their improvements and build on each other's work. Hugging Face has not set an exact shipping date for these robots, but the company expects to deliver the first units by the end of the year. There is already a wait list open for those interested in getting their hands on HopeJR or Reachy Mini. This expansion into robotics builds on Hugging Face's recent acquisition of Pollen Robotics, the creators of the original Reachy robot. That partnership gave Hugging Face the expertise needed to accelerate hardware development and bring these new robots to market quickly. If you have ever wanted to dive into robotics or just see what AI can do in the real world, now is a great time to jump in. Hugging Face is making it easier than ever for anyone to experiment, build, and learn with robots that are open, affordable, and packed with potential. Whether you are a student, a developer, or just someone who loves to tinker, HopeJR and Reachy Mini could be your ticket to hands-on experience with the future of AI. What would you create or change in your daily life if you had your own open-source humanoid robot at your fingertips? Let us know by writing us at For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Follow Kurt on his social channels: Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions: New from Kurt: Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Hugging Face unveils new low-cost, ‘open-source' humanoid robots to take on Tesla
Hugging Face has announced two new robots that it is bringing to market, including a humanoid that the AI development platform plans on selling for around $3,000. HopeJR is an open-source humanoid robot that has been designed and built by Hugging Face in partnership with French robotics company The Robot Studio. The humanoid costs much lesser than other robots developed by competitors like Unitree, whose G1 robot costs $16,000, and Elon Musk-owned Tesla's Optimus Gen 2 humanoid which is expected to cost at least $20,000. 'The important aspect is that these robots are open source, so anyone can assemble, rebuild, [and] understand how they work, and [they're] affordable, so that robotics doesn't get dominated by just a few big players with dangerous black-box systems,' Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue was quoted as saying by TechCrunch. Meet HopeJr, a full humanoid robot lowering the barrier to entry! Capable of walking, manipulating many objects, open-source and costs under $3000 🤯 Designed by @therobotstudio and @huggingface 👇 — Remi Cadene (@RemiCadene) May 29, 2025 The announcement comes at a time when the field of robotics is seeing renewed interest, fueled by the momentum of the generative AI revolution. However, there are still several technical challenges that need to be addressed before humanoid robots can be reliably deployed in real-world environments. Battery life is one such hurdle as the Unitree's G1 can only run for two hours on a single charge, as per a report by ArsTechnica. Hugging Face's HopeJR, on the other hand, has over 66 actuated degrees of freedom. This means that it has the ability to walk and handle or 'manipulate' objects, according to Remi Cadene, a principal research scientist at Hugging Face. Cadene previously worked at Tesla on the EV-maker's Optimus humanoid robot. The AI and machine learning platform has also developed another robot called Reachy Mini that looks like one of the characters from Disney's popular animated film 'Wall-E'. Reachy Mini is also open-source and has been designed to test out AI applications. It is a desktop unit that has the ability to talk, listen, and move its head. Reachy Mini is expected to cost between $250 and $300. While Hugging Face has not provided specific timelines for when the two humanoid will start shipping, its CEO reportedly said that the waitlist to be among the first to buy HopeJR and Reachy Mini is currently open. In the past, Hugging Face has released various AI models designed to power robots as well as 3D-printable robotic arms. Earlier this year, the company reportedly acquired Pollen Robotics, a humanoid robotics company based in France, for an undisclosed amount.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hugging Face unveils two new humanoid robots
AI dev platform Hugging Face continued its push into robotics on Thursday with the release of two new humanoid robots. The company announced a pair of open-source robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini. HopeJR is a full-size humanoid robot that has 66 actuated degrees of freedom, or 66 independent movements, including the ability to walk and move its arms. Reachy Mini is a desktop unit that can move its head, talk, listen, and be used to test AI apps. Hugging Face doesn't have an exact timeline for shipping these robots. The company's co-founder and CEO, Clem Delangue, told TechCrunch over email that they expect to start shipping at least the first few units by the end of the year, and the waitlist is currently open. Hugging Face estimates that the HopeJR will cost around $3,000 per unit and the Reachy Mini will cost around $250-$300, depending on tariffs. "The important aspect is that these robots are open source, so anyone can assemble, rebuild, [and] understand how they work, and [that they're] affordable, so that robotics doesn't get dominated by just a few big players with dangerous black-box systems," Delangue said via email. This robot release was made possible in part by the company's acquisition of humanoid robotics startup Pollen Robotics, which was announced in April, according to Delangue. He added that the Pollen team gave Hugging Face "new capabilities" required to make these bots. Hugging Face has been making a concerted push into the robotics industry over the past few years. It launched LeRobot, a collection of open AI models, data sets, and tools to build robotics systems, in 2024. So far in 2025, the company has released an updated version of its 3D-printed and programmable robotic arm, the SO-101, which the company built in a partnership with French robotics firm The Robot Studio. It also expanded the training data on its LeRobot platform, through a partnership with AI startup Yaak, to include training data for self-driving machines. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
