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Reachy

Reachy is an open-source humanoid robot developed by Pollen Robotics, a French company focused on human-centered robotics and AI research. Designed for experimentation and real-world interaction, Reachy features articulated arms, a torso, and a head equipped with cameras and sensors for perception and manipulation tasks. It is commonly used in research, education, and prototyping.

Unitree and Fourier Bring Humanoids to the Masses with Next-Gen Bots

November 6, 2025July 26, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Fourier's GR-3 and Unitree's R1 humanoid robots

Two of China’s leaders in humanoid robotics are unleashing their potentially game-changing next generation machines into the world.

Hugging Face’s $299 Desktop Humanoid Demand Exceeds Expectations

April 8, 2026July 12, 2025 by Mike Kalil
User programs Hugging Face's Reachy Mini desktop humanoid robot

The barrier to AI-powered humanoid robotics just reached a new low.

Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics to Bring Humanoids to the Masses

November 6, 2025April 16, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics

One of the most influential companies in artificial intelligence just took a big step toward bringing robotics to the masses.

Figure 02 at Work/Home, 1X NEO Human Operation, Weave’s Isaac, 4NE-1, Reachy 2

May 4, 2026September 14, 2024 by Mike Kalil
Figure 02 humanoid robot

The much-hyped Figure 02 is headed to work for real. We also have brand-new details about when this advanced AI robot will be available for homes and how much it will cost.

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