Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)FranceReachy Mini
Reachy Mini is a small (28 cm, 1.5 kg) open-source desktop robot from Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics, priced at $399 (Lite) and $499 (Wireless).
- Height
- 28cm0′11″Source
- Weight
- 1.5kg3 lbSource
- Payload
- Not disclosed
- Runtime
- Not disclosed
- Degrees of freedom
- 6DoFSource
- Top speed
- Not disclosed
3 real photosReachy Mini photos
credited to the maker or photographer
Reachy Mini videos
official and independent footageHow big is Reachy Mini?
Reachy Mini stands 28 cm (0 ft 11 in) and weighs 1.5 kg (3 lb), 147 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.
Reachy Mini specs
official and sourced figures| Height | 28 cm (0 ft 11 in)source |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3 lb)source |
| Payload | Not disclosed |
| Runtime | Not disclosed |
| Degrees of freedom | 6 DoFsource |
| Hand DoF | Not disclosed |
| Top speed | Not disclosed |
| Hands | No hands or manipulators; only head and body rotation. |
| Sensors | wide-angle camera, 4 microphones, 5 W speaker, accelerometer (Wireless only) |
| Compute | Lite version requires an external Mac or Linux computer; Wireless version has onboard Raspberry Pi 4. |
Price and availability
from evidence packWhat the Reachy Mini can do
evidence by capability dimensionNo arms, hands, or grippers are listed in the official specifications; the robot is designed for expressive movement and interaction, not manipulation. Tech Times incorrectly described grabbing objects, conflicting with the official design.
No evidence of autonomous task execution beyond user-controlled programs; the robot requires external compute (Lite) or onboard Raspberry Pi but no autonomy claims. The 3D voice demo space suggests interactive conversational capabilities, but that is not autonomous task execution.
Official source lists 6 degrees of freedom for head movement and full body rotation; no walking or wheeled locomotion. Mobility is limited to upper-body/head articulation.
Official source says Reachy Mini is equipped with a wide-angle camera, four microphones, and speakers, and can use state-of-the-art open-source models for speech and vision through Hugging Face integration.
Designed for human-robot interaction with expressive movement, microphone/speaker audio interaction, and a public 3D voice demo space showing ongoing conversational development.
No runtime, battery capacity, or reliability metrics published; company describes the product as in early development phase and sold as-is without warranties.
Small desktop form factor (28 cm, 1.5 kg), intended for desk use in homes, classrooms, and labs; no locomotion or grasping, which limits physical risks.
What is proven
source-backed highlights- Official product page with clear specs and pricing ($399 Lite, $499 Wireless).
- Open-source hardware/software and Python SDK claim.
- Existence of 3D voice demo Space suggests active conversational development.
- Low price point and educational focus.
Caveats
read before you trust a demo- Product is for sale, but delivery times are uncertain; comments indicate orders placed in December 2025 had no delivery info by...
- No manipulation capability (no arms/hands).
- No endurance/reliability data; early development as-is.
- No independent verification; video titles only.
About the Reachy Mini
summary from sourced evidenceReachy Mini is a small (28 cm, 1.5 kg) open-source desktop robot from Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics, priced at $399 (Lite) and $499 (Wireless). It features a 6-DoF motorized head, full body rotation, animated antennas, camera, microphones, and speaker, designed for human-robot interaction, education, and AI experimentation. It has no arms, hands, or locomotion, so manipulation and mobility are minimal. The robot is programmable in Python and open-source, with a growing ecosystem including a 3D voice demo Space. Evidence is mostly official and early-development; no independent verification, endurance data, or customer deployments exist. Video titles exist but without transcripts, so capabilities cannot be confirmed. Compiled automatically from public sources on 2026-10-29; requires human review
Evidence log
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Reachy Mini FAQ
answers from sourced dataHow much does the Reachy Mini cost?
$399. That is the published list price. Configurations, shipping and import duties change the final cost.
Can you buy the Reachy Mini?
Yes. The Reachy Mini is sold today through the official store and resellers.
How tall is the Reachy Mini?
The Reachy Mini is 28 cm (0 ft 11 in) tall according to Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)'s published specs.
How much does the Reachy Mini weigh?
It weighs 1.5 kg (3 lb) according to official specs.
Who makes the Reachy Mini?
The Reachy Mini is made by Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face), based in France.
Sources
11 references- Reachy Mini - The Open-Source Robot for Today's and Tomorrow's AI Builders · Hugging Face
- Hugging Face Launches Reachy Mini at Just $299 for AI Developers · Tech Times
- pollen-robotics/reachy-mini-3d-voice at a5774d9c484836cf488291b62b5c261b213ebef9 · Hugging Face
- pollen-robotics/reachy-mini-3d-voice at 2966036d5911a703c469184a1bbec8d81eae75cf · Hugging Face
- I'm totally sold. - Reachy Mini · YouTube ShortCircuit
- Microduck vs Reachy Mini: Which Robot Should You Buy? · YouTube Lifey Guy
- Reachy Mini is working with you now. · YouTube Pollen Robotics
- Testing Hugging Face's Raspberry Pi-powered open source robot · YouTube Jeff Geerling
- Your open-source companion - Reachy Mini · YouTube Pollen Robotics
- LLM in a Robot - Reachy Mini (WIFI Edition) - Quick Demo · YouTube Alex T. Silverstein
- reachy_mini/AGENTS.md at main · pollen-robotics/reachy_mini · GitHub