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What is Microduck?

Microduck is Pollen Robotics’ small biped robot. This library organizes the official resources and adds independent introductions to help you explore it.

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Can I try Microduck without buying a robot?

Yes. The official Hugging Face simulator is a starting point for exploring the virtual robot. The public source code and documentation are also available to read.

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Is Microduck open-source hardware?

The official press kit explicitly limits the open-source claim to software. Do not assume the mechanical and electronic designs have the same license.

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How much does it cost?

The introductory price checked September 6, 2026 is US$399 before tax and shipping. Confirm current pricing, delivery and terms on the manufacturer’s site.

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Do I need a GPU to train it?

The documented local training workflow requires a CUDA GPU. The training repository also describes a hosted Hugging Face Jobs route, which may incur compute costs.

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Where should I ask for help?

Use the official community for general questions. For a reproducible software bug, check the matching runtime or training issue tracker first.

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Is this the official Microduck website?

No. Microduck Library is an independent directory, not affiliated with or endorsed by Pollen Robotics or Hugging Face. Official resources are labeled and linked to their publishers.

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How current is this collection?

Each resource and guide shows its last editorial check. Upstream projects can change between checks; use the original source for current commands and specifications.

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Product facts checked Sep 6, 2026. Upstream information can change.