Hugging Face, a leading AI development platform, has expanded its robotics portfolio by introducing two new humanoid robots, HopeJR and Reachy Mini.
The first robot, HopeJR, is a full-size, advanced humanoid robot boasting 66 actuated degrees of freedom, allowing extensive and independent movement, including walking and sophisticated arm manipulations. Hugging Face expects the unit price for HopeJR to be around $3,000, positioning it as an affordable yet versatile platform for robotics enthusiasts and researchers alike.
The second robot, Reachy Mini, is designed as a desktop device, capable of head movement, speech, auditory interactions, and testing artificial intelligence applications. This compact unit is expected to retail within a significantly lower price bracket between approximately $250 and $300 depending on international tariffs.
Clem Delangue, CEO and co-founder of Hugging Face, emphasized in a statement that a key aim of these robots is to promote open-source accessibility and democratization. He highlighted their intention to ensure robotics development is not dominated by large corporations wielding proprietary, “black-box” systems inaccessible to the public. The open-source design will enable users to build, customize, and gain in-depth understanding of these robots.
The announcement follows Hugging Face’s recent acquisition of the humanoid robotics startup, Pollen Robotics. According to Delangue, the expertise inherited from the Pollen Robotics team has significantly accelerated Hugging Face’s innovations in this area, bringing new capabilities that made HopeJR and Reachy Mini possible.
While the company has not set a definitive schedule for shipping, Delangue noted that preliminary deliveries are expected to begin by the close of the year. Interested consumers can currently join a waitlist for these models.
This latest product launch continues Hugging Face’s ongoing growth in the robotics sphere. In 2024, the platform released LeRobot, an extensive repository of open datasets, artificial intelligence models, and tools to aid developers in building robotic systems. Additionally, in early 2025, Hugging Face introduced an upgraded 3D-printed robotic arm, the SO-101, developed jointly with the French firm The Robot Studio. Furthermore, the company expanded its LeRobot training data in partnership with AI startup Yaak, incorporating resources specifically designed for autonomous vehicle technology.
