Calling All Builders — Hugging Face’s DIY Robot Kit Is Now Available

 

Calling All Builders — Hugging Face’s DIY Robot Kit Is Now Available

Imagine having a curious little robot sidekick right on your desk — blinking, beeping, and ready to code. That’s now a reality, thanks to Hugging Face’s latest release: the Reachy Mini desktop robot. And the best part? Orders are officially open.

Yes, the same Hugging Face known for its powerhouse AI tools is stepping into the world of robotics in a big (well, small) way. This week, the company announced that developers and tinkerers can now order their very own Reachy Mini robot kits — adorable, programmable, and fully open source.

Two Flavors of Reachy Mini, One Big Opportunity

The Reachy Mini comes in two versions to suit different needs and budgets. First, there’s the Reachy Mini Wireless, priced at $449. This version is totally portable and powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 mini computer. Then there’s the Reachy Mini Lite — more affordable at $299, but it requires an external computer connection to run.

Both versions are designed for hands-on building, arriving as DIY kits you assemble yourself. Once built, you’ll have a charming desk companion roughly the size of a stuffed animal, complete with blinking screen-eyes and quirky little antennas. It’s the kind of robot you’ll want to name, dress up, or maybe even take on adventures around the house — which is exactly what inspired the wireless version in the first place.

Built by Developers, for Developers

Reachy Mini isn’t just cute — it’s fully programmable in Python and comes pre-loaded with demos to get you started. Even better, it connects seamlessly with the Hugging Face Hub, giving you access to a treasure trove of over 1.7 million AI models and 400,000+ datasets. That means endless opportunities to build, test, and share your own AI-powered applications with the global developer community.

And because it’s open source, you’re not limited to what’s in the box. Modify it. Expand it. Turn it into something uniquely yours. Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue emphasized that community feedback played a major role in shaping the final product — and will continue to do so.

A Vision for Open Source Robotics

This launch is more than just a product drop — it’s part of Hugging Face’s broader mission to make robotics open, accessible, and user-controlled. Delangue shared his concerns about a future where robot technology is locked behind proprietary walls. Instead, Hugging Face is championing transparency, creativity, and collective innovation.

“We’d much rather live in a world where users can understand and control the robots in their homes,” he explained. “Reachy Mini is a step toward that future.”

Shipping Soon — Get Yours First

No endless preorder waitlists here. The Reachy Mini Lite is expected to ship as early as next month, with the Wireless version following later this year. That means your programmable robotic companion could be on your desk and ready to explore the world of AI in no time.

So whether you’re a developer itching to experiment with robotics, an educator looking for the perfect classroom tool, or just someone who thinks tiny robots are the future (hint: they are), Reachy Mini might just be your next big obsession.

Ready to build your robot buddy? Orders are now open — get yours before they start blinking away!