Hugging Face Unveils Affordable Open-Source Humanoid Robots
Summary
Hugging Face, an AI development platform, unveiled two affordable open-source humanoid robots: HopeJR, a full-size robot capable of walking and manipulating objects for around $3,000, and Reachy Mini, a desktop unit for testing AI apps costing $250-$300, furthering its push into accessible robotics.
Key Points
- Hugging Face unveiled two new open-source humanoid robots: HopeJR and Reachy Mini
- HopeJR is a full-size humanoid robot with 66 degrees of freedom, capable of walking and moving its arms, estimated to cost around $3,000
- Reachy Mini is a desktop unit that can move its head, talk, listen, and be used to test AI apps, estimated to cost $250-$300