News Summary

Hugging Face, a prominent AI development platform, has announced the release of two new open-source humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini. HopeJR is a full-size robot featuring 66 degrees of movement, including the ability to walk and move its arms, priced at approximately $3,000. Reachy Mini, designed for AI app testing, is a desktop unit costing between $250 and $300. This move into robotics follows Hugging Face’s acquisition of Pollen Robotics, which provided the necessary capabilities to develop these robots. The company aims to democratize robotics, making advanced systems accessible and affordable, preventing dominance by a few large players. Hugging Face plans to begin shipping the robots by the end of the year, with a waitlist currently open.