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Hugging Face, a well-known name for its AI development, is making a big move in the world of robotics. The company has introduced two open source humanoid robots, HopeJr and Regieny Mini, designed to make them more accessible than anyone, from researchers and developers to students and enthusiasts.
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Meet Hopejr: Full-size humanoids for real tasks
hopejr is Hugging my face A new full-size humanoid robot. It stands out for its impressive 66 degrees of freedom of operation. This means that you can walk, move your arms and perform a wide range of independent gestures, making it a versatile platform for future research, experiments, and even home tasks. Imagine a robot that can help with chores or serve as a practical learning tool. Hopejr is designed to be just that.
One of the biggest topics is price. Hugging Face aims to keep HopeJR affordable, with an estimated cost of around $3,000. This is just a small portion of the cost of most full-scale humanoid robots, opening the doors for small labs, schools and dedicated enthusiasts to participate in advanced robot development.
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Reachy Mini: AI Exploration desktop companion
If you're looking for something more compact, Leach Mini is hugging the answer on your face. This desktop robot is about 11 inches tall and is packed with features such as a camera, microphone, speakers and a six-degree free dome neck for expressive movements. You can move your head, listen, talk, and exchange AI applications, making it a fun and practical tool for developers and educators.
The Reachy Mini costs between $250 and $300. It is designed to be a practical gateway to robotics, allowing users to build, customize and experiment with embodied AI. Plus, it's seamlessly integrated into your face space, providing access to over 500,000 AI apps for hugging face hubs.
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Why Open Source is Important in Robotics
Both Hopejr and Reachy Mini are completely open source. This means that anyone can assemble, reconstruct and understand how these robots work. Face CEO Clem Delangue emphasized that this approach helps keep robotics open and accessible, rather than dominated by a few companies with their own black box systems. Community-driven models encourage collaboration and innovation, allowing users to share improvements and build on each other's work.
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The path to launch and how to get involved
The embracing face doesn't set the exact shipping date for these robots, but the company expects to deliver its first unit by the end of the year. There's already a waiting list open for anyone interested in getting a Hopejr or Reachy Mini.
This extension to robotics is built on Face's recent mastery Pollen Robotcreator of the original reach robot. The partnership embraced the expertise needed to accelerate hardware development and quickly bring these new robots to market.
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If you've ever wanted to dive into robotics or see what AI can do in the real world, now is the perfect time to dive in. Whether you're a student, a developer, or someone who likes to tinker with you, HopeJr, Reachy Mini could be a ticket to a hands-on experience with the future of AI.
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