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Reachy 2

Reachy 2 by Pollen Robotics (now part of Hugging Face) is a purchasable open-source upper-body humanoid on an omnidirectional wheeled base.

PurchasableAnnounced 2024-10-29Arena rating 957
Reported $70,000
Contact salesReported, not confirmed by the makersource
Price and where to buy
Reachy 2, full body
Studio render based on public photos
Height
166cm5′5″Source
Weight
50kg110 lbSource
Payload
3kg7 lbSource
Runtime
Not disclosed
Degrees of freedom
Not disclosed
Top speed
Not disclosed
1 real photos

Reachy 2 videos

official and independent footage
Your open-source companion - Reachy MiniOfficial · Pollen Robotics · 1y ago · YouTube
Introducing Reachy the new open source interactive robot - 2020Official · Pollen Robotics · 6y ago · YouTube
I'm totally sold. - Reachy MiniIndependent · ShortCircuit · 8mo ago · YouTube
LLM in a Robot - Reachy Mini (WIFI Edition) - Quick DemoIndependent · Alex T. Silverstein · 8mo ago · YouTube

How big is Reachy 2?

Reachy 2 stands 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) and weighs 50 kg (110 lb), 9 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.

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Reachy 2 specs

official and sourced figures
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)source
Weight50 kg (110 lb)source
Payload3 kg (7 lb)source
RuntimeNot disclosed
Degrees of freedomNot disclosed
Hand DoFNot disclosed
Top speedNot disclosed
HandsHands are mentioned for VR teleoperation (move its arms, hands and head), but no detailed hand or gripper specifications were found.
Sensorsstereo + RGB-D vision/depth, LiDAR on omnidirectional base, microphones, speaker
ComputeCPU-powered system; runs on ROS 2 Humble with a Python SDK; compatible with modern AI frameworks and Hugging Face LeRobotHF.

Price and availability

from evidence pack
Reported $70,000
Contact sales
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What the Reachy 2 can do

evidence by capability dimension
Manipulation
Tier 2 · demo

Official specs list 7-DoF bio-inspired arms with ~3 kg payload per arm and Orbita actuators. Decrypt reports basic tasks such as picking up objects or clearing cups. An embedded Pollen demo describes sorting healthy and unhealthy foods using real-time object detection, and an official beta video title mentions practicing skills. No numeric grasp success data was found.

Autonomy
Tier 0

Reachy 2 is described as teleoperated or Python controlled; no autonomous task execution was claimed in the reviewed sources. A Tomorrow's World Today video title explicitly calls the robot human-piloted, and The Decoder notes many public robot videos are remotely operated.

Mobility
Tier 1 · spec

Official product page lists an omnidirectional mobile base with three omniwheels, a suite of sensors and a LiDAR. No walking, balancing, speed, or navigation reliability metrics were published.

Perception
Tier 1 · spec

Official spec strip lists Stereo + RGB-D vision/depth and LiDAR on the base. The robot includes microphones and speaker according to Decrypt. The Pollen food-sorting demo claimed real-time object detection using pollen_vision.

Human interaction
Tier 1 · spec

Reachy 2 is marketed for human-robot interaction and VR teleoperation. The official page describes moving its head, arms and hands while seeing through the robot's cameras, and Hugging Face calls it a versatile, expressive platform for human-robot interaction. No Reachy 2 interaction-quality study was found in the reviewed sources.

Reliability
Tier 0

No runtime, battery, or reliability data was found for Reachy 2. The Decoder notes that humanoid systems in the market often suffer failures.

Human-environment fit
Tier 1 · spec

Adjustable height 136-166 cm and up to 50 kg weight; wheeled base is suited for flat indoor lab floors. The robot is explicitly 'not a consumer robot' and is aimed at labs. No safety certification evidence was found.

What is proven

source-backed highlights
  • Official product page specs: 7-DoF arms, 3 kg per arm payload, stereo RGB-D, LiDAR, ROS 2 + Python SDK.
  • Reported $70,000 commercial availability from Decrypt.
  • Open-source hardware documentation plan from Hugging Face.
  • CEO-named lab use at Cornell, Carnegie Mellon and major AI labs.
  • Basic manipulation reports such as picking up objects and clearing cups.

Caveats

read before you trust a demo
  • The $70,000 price comes from Decrypt press coverage, not an official price list. The product page invites labs to contact, but...
  • No autonomous task execution claim or demo; product page says teleoperated or Python controlled.
  • No runtime, battery, walking speed, total DoF or hand specs.
  • No independent reliability, failure rate, or safety certification.

About the Reachy 2

summary from sourced evidence

Reachy 2 by Pollen Robotics (now part of Hugging Face) is a purchasable open-source upper-body humanoid on an omnidirectional wheeled base. Official specs list 7-DoF arms with ~3 kg payload each, 136-166 cm adjustable height, up to 50 kg, stereo RGB-D, LiDAR, and ROS 2 + Python SDK. Press reports a $70,000 price and use at Cornell, Carnegie Mellon and major AI labs. It is explicitly a lab robot, not consumer, and is teleoperated or Python-controlled; no autonomous or reliability evidence was found. YouTube demos are title-only and cannot be used for capability inference

Evidence log

tiered public claims
T1
Reachy 2 has 7-DoF bio-inspired arms, ~3 kg payload per arm, 136-166 cm adjustable height, up to 50 kg full robot weight, Orbita 2D/3D parallel actuators, ROS 2 Humble + Python SDK, stereo + RGB-D vision/depth, and LiDAR on an omnidirectional base.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Reachy 2 can be controlled remotely using VR and a teleoperation application, moving its arms, hands and head while seeing through Reachy's cameras.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Hugging Face is stepping into humanoid robotics with Reachy 2, a $70,000 AI-powered robot designed and built by Pollen Robotics.
reputable media · 2025-04-16 · source
T1
Hugging Face co-founder Clément Delangue says Reachy 2 is expensive but already in use at Cornell, Carnegie Mellon and major AI labs for robotics research and education.
reputable media · 2025-04-16 · source
T1
Reachy 2 has a humanoid upper body and includes stereo vision, microphones, a speaker, and lidar.
reputable media · 2025-04-16 · source
T1
Each of Reachy 2's arms has seven degrees of freedom, allowing movement in seven independent directions and mimicking the flexibility of a human arm.
reputable media · 2025-04-16 · source
T1
Hugging Face CEO says Reachy 2 is not a consumer robot; it is an AI lab robot.
reputable media · 2025-04-16 · source
T2
Reachy 2 is already being used by several AI companies in research settings and can perform basic tasks such as picking up objects or clearing cups.
reputable media · 2025-04-15 · source
T1
Hugging Face plans to release detailed schematics, parts lists, and 3D models to enable developers to repair components or make their own modifications.
reputable media · 2025-04-15 · source
T1
The Decoder notes public humanoid robot videos often depict highly capable machines, but many are staged under ideal conditions or remotely operated.
reputable media · 2025-04-15 · source
T1
Pollen challenged Reachy 2 to sort healthy and unhealthy foods using real-time object detection and the pollen_vision framework, with no AI training.
reputable media · 2025-03-05 · source
T0
No total DoF, hand specifications, runtime, battery, walking speed, autonomy, reliability, safety certification, or independently verified customer deployment metrics were found for Reachy 2.
missing evidence · 2026-10-29

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Reachy 2 FAQ

answers from sourced data

How much does the Reachy 2 cost?

Reported $70,000. That figure is reported from public statements rather than a published list price. Configurations, shipping and import duties change the final cost.

Can you buy the Reachy 2?

Only as a business customer. Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) sells the Reachy 2 through direct sales contact.

How tall is the Reachy 2?

The Reachy 2 is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall according to Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)'s published specs.

How much does the Reachy 2 weigh?

It weighs 50 kg (110 lb) according to official specs.

Who makes the Reachy 2?

The Reachy 2 is made by Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face), based in France.

Is the Reachy 2 autonomous or teleoperated?

Public demos of the Reachy 2 are marked "disclosed teleoperated" in our evidence review. Treat promotional footage as unverified unless the company states how it was controlled.

Sources

6 references
  1. Reachy 2 - The open-source humanoid for embodied AI | Pollen Robotics · Pollen Robotics
  2. Now On Sale For $70,000: The World’s First Factory Ready Open-Source Humanoid Robot - Decrypt · Decrypt
  3. Hugging Face bets on open source to solve robotics' transparency problem · The Decoder
  4. Reachy 2 (Beta) - Practicing his skills · YouTube Pollen Robotics
  5. Reachy 2: The Open Source Robot Helper · YouTube Planet Classroom Network
  6. Meet Reachy 2: The Human-Piloted Robot by Pollen Robotics · YouTube Tomorrow's World Today