Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face launched Reachy Mini, an open-source robot with a motorized head, a rotating body and expressive antennas. Equipped with an integrated camera, microphones, and speakers, this feature-rich robot appeals to enthusiasts, researchers, builders and others who want to explore the possibilities of human-robot interactions, coding, and AI.

Reachy Mini is set to be available in two versions, both sold as kits that encourage assembly for more insights into how the robot functions, with over 15 behaviors at launch. This approachable introduction to robotics is poised to introduce a new generation to testing, deploying and sharing real-world artificial intelligence applications in the form of a friendly companion that stands 11″ tall and weighs just 3.3 pounds.