Hugging Face Unveils Affordable 3D-Printed Robotic Arm, Expands Robotics Lineup

Apr 28, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Hugging Face, a leading AI company, unveils the affordable 3D-printed SO-101 robotic arm for $100, featuring faster assembly and improved motors, while expanding its robotics lineup with acquisitions and a new humanoid robot, Reachy 2.

Key Points

  • Hugging Face released a 3D-printed robotic arm called the SO-101, starting at $100.
  • The SO-101 is faster to assemble and has improved motors compared to the previous SO-100 model.
  • Hugging Face is expanding its robotics efforts, including acquiring Pollen Robotics and selling its humanoid robot Reachy 2.

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