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On September 2, 2026, AI Business reported that Hugging Face officially launched a programmable robot named “Walking Duck”. This robot combines artificial intelligence technology with mechanical structure and has the ability to walk independently, demonstrating the company’s latest research achievements in human-computer interaction and embodied intelligence.
Hugging Face has released a small programmable walking robot priced at $399. This is the second desktop robot after the Reachy Mini launched in 2025. The robot features programming and walking capabilities, and is positioned as a miniaturized product.