Pollen Robotics opens Microduck pre-orders
Pollen Robotics introduced the 25-centimetre Microduck open-source biped and opened $399 pre-orders while targeting first deliveries before Christmas 2026.
Why it matters
Microduck couples a low-cost physical platform with immediately available open development tools, while clearly separating pre-order availability from the targeted first-delivery window.
Evidence notes
- The robot weighs under 800 grams and combines 15 motors, a camera, depth sensor, two IMUs and an articulated beak.
- Its open-source SDK, robot-control software, simulator, reinforcement-learning stack and sim-to-real tools were available at announcement.
- Pre-orders opened in four colourways for North America, Europe and the UK; first deliveries remained a future target rather than a completed shipment.
Company context
Develops open robotics platforms focused on manipulation, teleoperation, and embodied AI experimentation. The company builds modular systems combining hardware and software to enable accessible development and deployment of interactive robotic applications.