Hugging Face, a leader in open-source AI, announced the release of two open-source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini. The unveiling occurred as part of the company’s ongoing expansion into robotics, following its acquisition of Pollen Robotics in April.
HopeJR is a full-sized humanoid robot featuring 66 actuated degrees of freedom, enabling it to walk and manipulate objects. Reachy Mini is a desktop unit designed for AI application testing and is capable of head movement, speech, and auditory interaction.
Clem Delangue, co-founder and CEO of Hugging Face, stated that the company anticipates shipping initial units by the end of the year, with a waitlist currently open. HopeJR is expected to be priced around $3,000, while Reachy Mini will be around $300, subject to tariffs.
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Delangue emphasised the significance of the robots’ open-source nature, noting to TechCrunch, “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.”
Hugging Face’s acquisition of Pollen Robotics facilitated the development of these robots, providing the company with the new capabilities necessary for their creation. This move aligns with Hugging Face’s broader strategy to democratise AI and robotics, as evidenced by their 2024 launch of LeRobot, a collection of open AI models, datasets, and tools for building robotic systems.
End of last month, Hugging Face also released an updated version of its 3D-printed, programmable robotic arm, the SO-101, developed in partnership with French robotics firm The Robot Studio. Additionally, the company expanded the training data on its LeRobot platform through a collaboration with AI startup Yaak, incorporating data for self-driving machines.
With the introduction of HopeJR and Reachy Mini, Hugging Face aims to lower the barriers to entry in robotics, promoting accessibility and innovation in the field.
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