About Reachy Mini
Revolutionizing robotics accessibility through the innovative partnership between Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face
Our Mission
At Reachy Mini, we believe that advanced robotics should be accessible to everyone. Our mission is to democratize AI-powered robotics by providing affordable, open-source, and fully programmable desktop robots that empower researchers, developers, educators, and enthusiasts to explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and robotic manipulation.
Through our groundbreaking collaboration between Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face, we've created Reachy Mini – a revolutionary desktop AI robot that combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design, starting at just $299. This affordable price point makes advanced robotics accessible to educational institutions, small research teams, and individual developers who previously couldn't afford such sophisticated technology.
The Partnership Behind Innovation
Pollen Robotics
Based in Bordeaux, France, Pollen Robotics is a pioneering company specializing in open-source robotic manipulation systems. Founded with the vision of making robotics more accessible, Pollen Robotics has been at the forefront of developing innovative robotic platforms that bridge the gap between research and practical applications.
The company's expertise in mechanical design, embedded systems, and robotic control has been instrumental in creating Reachy Mini's robust hardware platform and intuitive programming interface.
Hugging Face
Hugging Face, the leading platform for machine learning and AI collaboration, brings its extensive expertise in natural language processing, computer vision, and AI model deployment to the Reachy Mini project. Their open-source approach to AI development perfectly aligns with our mission of democratizing robotics.
Through this partnership, Reachy Mini benefits from state-of-the-art AI capabilities, seamless integration with popular ML frameworks, and access to the vibrant Hugging Face community of developers and researchers.
What Makes Reachy Mini Special
Open-Source Philosophy
Reachy Mini is built on the principles of open-source development. All software, documentation, and design files are freely available, allowing users to customize, extend, and improve their robots. This transparency fosters innovation and ensures that users are never locked into proprietary systems.
Educational Focus
Designed with education in mind, Reachy Mini serves as an excellent platform for learning robotics, AI, and programming. Universities, research institutions, and coding bootcamps use Reachy Mini to provide hands-on experience with real robotic systems, preparing the next generation of robotics engineers and AI researchers.
Research-Ready Platform
Despite its affordable price point, Reachy Mini doesn't compromise on capabilities. The robot features advanced computer vision systems, voice interaction capabilities, and precise manipulation controls that make it suitable for serious research applications in areas such as human-robot interaction, autonomous task execution, and AI behavior studies.
Developer-Friendly Design
Reachy Mini is fully programmable in Python, the world's most popular programming language for AI and robotics. The intuitive API design allows developers to quickly prototype and deploy complex behaviors, while the extensive documentation and community support ensure that help is always available.
Our Commitment to the Future
As we continue to develop and refine Reachy Mini, our commitment remains unwavering: to provide accessible, powerful, and open robotics platforms that enable innovation and discovery. We believe that by lowering the barriers to entry in robotics, we can accelerate the development of beneficial AI and robotic technologies that will improve lives around the world.
Our team of engineers, researchers, and designers works continuously to enhance Reachy Mini's capabilities, expand its educational resources, and grow the community of users who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with desktop robotics.
Join us in shaping the future of robotics. Whether you're a student taking your first steps in robotics, a researcher exploring new frontiers in AI, or a developer building the next generation of intelligent systems, Reachy Mini provides the platform you need to turn your ideas into reality.