Hugging Face Opens Pre‑Orders for Reachy Mini Desktop Robots
Meet Hugging Face’s New Mini Robots
Hey tech lovers! The AI giant Hugging Face just dropped a bomb of coolness: they’re now accepting orders for the Reachy Mini desktop robots. Remember the prototypes from May? Well, they’re officially hitting the market, and promises of robot‑filled chaos have just begun!
Two Flavours for Every Dev
- Reachy Mini Wireless –
$449, completely wireless, powered by a Raspberry Pi 5. Great for those who hate untangling cables. - Reachy Mini Lite –
$299, needs a wired connection but you get more money left in your pocket.
Both come as DIY kits, letting you assemble the robot yourself – think “Raspberry Pi meets robotic dinosaur.” They’re about the size of a plush toy, have a pair of eye‑screens, and two antennas that could double as fashion accessories.
Build, Program, Repeat
- Once you’re done wiring the wires (or not, if you’re in Wireless mode), you’re ready to code in Python.
- Pre‑installed demos name the game – just hit
Runand watch the robot do its merry dance. - Everything lives on the Hugging Face Hub, so you can pull 1.7 million AI models and 400,000 datasets to program your new sidekick.
Why Two Versions?
According to CEO Clém Delangue, user feedback shaped the launch. A tester’s 5‑year‑old loved to drag the robot around the house. If a kid can’t resist fluffing it, imagine the endless opportunities!
“We’re all about community ownership,” she mused. “Open source means people can tweak it, change it, or even repaint it if they’re feeling crafty.”
In a nutshell
So whether you’re a hobbyist, a coder, or just looking for a cute new co‑worker, the Reachy Minis are ready. Grab one, program it, and let it chat up the world… and maybe steal your snacks!
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Release of Reachy Minis: A New Era for AI Developers
Hey tech lovers! The next big thing from Hugging Face—Reachy Minis—is rolling out in late October. If you’re in the AI biz or just love tinkering, this is your new playground.
What’s the Buzz?
- Desktop Robot: Small, sleek, and ready to run your code.
- Build & Test: Think of it as your personal sandbox for AI apps.
- Share with the Community: Your work doesn’t stay hidden. Drop it into the open‑source pool.
Quotes from the Brain Behind It
Delangue, the visionary, says, “Anyone can craft bespoke features for Reachy Mini—then, they can hand them off to the community. Imagine millions of different apps and features flying around. Plug & play = best.”
Shipping & Availability
The Reachy Mini Lite starts hitting stores next month, while the wireless version arrives later this year. The goal? No long‑haul preorders. We want the robots into your hands ASAP.
Open‑Source Philosophy
Delangue ties this launch to Hugging Face’s broader robotics mission: Open‑source hardware for everyone. He warns, “A world where a single company owns all the robots is scary. We want a decentralized, user‑controlled future.”
Wrap‑Up
So grab a Reachy Mini, build something wild, and join the community. The future of robotics isn’t locked behind a corporate vault—it’s open, shared, and ready for you to shape.
