Small-Scale Version of Reachy Robot Now Available as a DIY Kit
Reachy Mini, a compact humanoid robot developed by Hugging Face, is set to revolutionize the world of AI and robotics. Designed for accessibility, this desktop-sized robot is poised to make embodied AI a reality for developers, educators, and hobbyists alike.
Standing at approximately 11 inches tall, Reachy Mini is designed to sit comfortably on desktops without the need for legs or wheels. Its movement is limited to its head, torso, and antennas, providing a 6 degrees of freedom (DoF) head motion.
Equipped with a camera, microphones, and a speaker, Reachy Mini is designed for expressive human communication. Its camera supports computer vision applications, while the microphone and speaker enable voice interaction using large language models (LLMs) combined with text-to-speech and voice recognition.
The entire hardware, software, and simulation environments for Reachy Mini are open-source, designed for community projects shared via the Hugging Face ecosystem. This strong integration offers access to Hugging Face’s vast AI models for natural language processing, computer vision, and multimodal learning, empowering AI-driven interaction and control.
Reachy Mini is available in two versions:
- Reachy Mini Lite: Priced at $299, this tethered version is ideal for those looking for an affordable entry into the world of robotics. Pre-orders for Reachy Mini Lite are now open, with deliveries expected to start in late summer 2025.
- Reachy Mini Wireless: Priced at $449, this version includes an onboard Raspberry Pi 5 for untethered wireless operation, providing portability and flexibility.
The focus on expressive human communication via cameras and audio sets Reachy Mini apart from other robots. Unlike many robots that prioritize physical tasks, Reachy Mini is primarily designed for experimentation with human interaction and communication.
Reachy Mini was initially a project from Pollen Robotics, but Hugging Face acquired Pollen Robotics in April 2025, marking Hugging Face's foray into hardware. More information about Reachy Mini, including details about its development platform, can be found on Pollen's site.
A planned simulator for Reachy Mini allows for development and testing without a physical robot, even at this early stage. A short video demonstrating Reachy Mini's movement and expressive capabilities is also available.
With its open-source design, AI integration via Hugging Face, and affordable pricing, Reachy Mini aims to democratize robotics much like the Raspberry Pi did for computing. This robot is more than just a machine; it's a platform for creating and sharing models for different behaviors, paving the way for a future where AI and human interaction are seamlessly integrated.
The Reachy Mini robot, now under Hugging Face, utilizes a Raspberry Pi 5 for wireless operation, setting it apart from competitors in the field of robotics. By combining artificial- intelligence models from Hugging Face with its camera, microphone, and text-to-speech features, the robot aims to facilitate human-robot interaction, bridging the gap between technology and communication in robotics, much like the Raspberry Pi did for computing.
Developers, educators, and hobbyists can experiment with different AI behaviors, as the open-source Reachy Mini platform encourages the creation and sharing of models, potentially leading to a future characterized by seamless integration of AI and human-robot interaction, enabled by robotics, artificial-intelligence, and technology.
