Nvidia CEO Plays With Microduck Robots, 20,000 Units Preordered
· Technology · TechCrunch
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang demonstrated Microduck robots at the company's GTC Berlin conference, showcasing their ability to perform tricks like walking, sitting, and somersaulting on voice command. Following the viral video of the demonstration, preorders for the Microducks surpassed 20,000 units. These open-source robots, developed by Pollen Robotics and now part of Hugging Face, are expected to be delivered by Christmas. Hugging Face, acquired by Nvidia in September, believes Microducks could become the year's best-selling robot, appealing to both children and adults. The robots were trained using Nvidia's technology stack, and owners can teach them new tricks and share them with a community.
Why it matters
This demonstrates a potential new market for consumer robotics, driven by AI and open-source development. The rapid sales indicate strong interest in accessible, programmable robots beyond traditional tech enthusiasts.
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