Hugging Face, in collaboration with Pollen Robotics, launched Reachy Mini, a desktop-sized open-source robot designed for AI experimentation and education. It is now available for pre-order globally. 

Developed for human-robot interaction and creative coding, the robot is available in two versions: Lite at $299 and a wireless version at $449. Thomas Wolf, co-founder and chief science officer at Hugging Face, announced in a LinkedIn post that the first deliveries are expected right after the summer of 2025 through 2026. 

Built for developers, educators and hobbyists, Reachy Mini enables users to program and deploy AI applications using Python. The robot includes multimodal sensors and offers integration with Hugging Face for real-time behaviour sharing and experimentation.

Two Versions for Flexible Use

The Reachy Mini Lite lacks onboard computing and Wi-Fi, whereas the wireless version is equipped with a Raspberry Pi 5, a battery, and four microphones. While the Lite version is compatible with Mac and Linux, it has not yet been released for Windows.

Both variants feature motorised head movement, body rotation, animated antennas, and a wide-angle camera. A speaker and audio-visual interaction capabilities come standard. The robot is currently in the early stages of development. “We’re sharing it as-is, without warranties or guarantees, to engage with early adopters and gather feedback,” the company mentioned in its announcement.

The Mini Lite version consists of two microphones, while the Mini version has four and measures 11 “/28cm in height and 6.3”/16cm in width, weighing 3.3 lbs/1.5 kg. 

Open-Source Development

Users can test and deploy behaviours in real life or through simulation. Over 15 preloaded behaviours will be available at launch through the Hugging Face hub. Future programming support will be expanded to include JavaScript and Scratch.

Reachy Mini’s open-source hardware and software allow for full transparency and community participation. With a modular kit-based assembly, it encourages hands-on learning, coding with children, and collaborative building.

Users can join the growing community of over 10 million on Hugging Face to upload, download and evolve new robot behaviours, positioning Reachy Mini as a flexible tool for AI exploration and learning.