MEET MICRODUCK

Microduck robot.
Made to move.

Curiosity in motion.
A world of possibilities.

Meet Microduck, a 25 cm programmable biped robot by Pollen Robotics. Start with the controller, then explore its open-source software.

See what it can do
Microduck: a white biped robot with an orange beak, camera, and exposed joints
25 CM OF CURIOSITYBUILT TO MOVE
THE ROBOT(01)

You don’t need a big robot to start something big.

With 15 motors and a compact, duck-like body, Microduck brings walking robotics to your desk. Small enough to experiment with, full of character from its very first step.

Start with the included controller. Then take your curiosity as far as you like.

25cmSmall in size
15Motors to explore with
780gLight by nature
Open.Software to build with
SMALL, BUT CAPABLE(02)

A small body.
So many ways to explore.

From its first steps to your next experiment.
Discover what’s behind that orange beak.

MOTION IN EVERY JOINTMicroduck and its articulated walking mechanismBuilt for the next step.

PLAY. LEARN. TRY AGAIN.

The best ideas
start with a
what if...?

What if you build the next one?

FOR CURIOUS MINDS(03)

A programmable robot.
Built for curious minds.

A platform for learning by doing.
And enjoying every step.

A white and orange Microduck on a workbench beside a laptop
YOUR NEXT PROJECT PARTNER.
FROM SIMULATION TO THE REAL WORLD

Power on the robot.
Wake up your ideas.

Guide its first steps with the controller. When you’re ready to go further, explore Microduck’s simulation and reinforcement learning tools.

  1. 01
    Start playingBuilt-in behaviors and controller support.
  2. 02
    Understand how it movesExplore its motors, sensors, and software.
  3. 03
    Make it yoursExperiment with new behaviors.
Explore the open-source project
MICRODUCK SPECIFICATIONS(04)

Microduck
specs.

25 cm tall. 780 g. Fifteen motors.
A small biped robot with sensors
and software to experiment with.

Manufacturer’s specifications
A close-up of Microduck’s camera, articulated beak, and mechanicsMICRODUCK / HARDWARE
Vision
Wide-angle camera
Depth
8 × 8 ToF sensor
Movement
15 motors · 2 IMUs
Interaction
Articulated beak
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Control
Controller included

Product specifications are based on Pollen Robotics’ product information. Software details are available in the manufacturer’s public repository.

IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING(05)

Microduck robot.
Your questions.

What exactly is Microduck?

Microduck is a small biped robot by Pollen Robotics, standing 25 cm tall and weighing 780 g. It has 15 motors, a camera, a depth sensor, and open-source software. It’s designed for play, movement experiments, and learning robotics.

Do I need to know how to code?

You can start with the included controller and the robot’s built-in behaviors. When you want to go further, its open-source software lets you explore programming, simulation, and new behaviors.

How much does the Microduck robot cost?

The Microduck launch price announced on this website is 400 USD. We are not accepting payments yet. Purchase terms, taxes, and shipping details will be shared when sales open.

Where can I buy Microduck?

You will be able to buy Microduck at buymicroduck.com when our store opens. For now, the status is Coming soon: we are not accepting orders, pre-orders, or payments. Availability will be announced here.

What’s included?

The manufacturer’s published configuration includes the robot and a controller. Accessories and the final contents of our offer will be detailed before sales open.

How do I program Microduck?

The manufacturer publishes Microduck’s SDK, simulation, and reinforcement learning tools as open-source software. Developers can study the code, train movement behaviors in simulation, and experiment on the physical robot. Start with the Microduck software repository for setup instructions.

When will Microduck ship?

We have not announced a sales opening date, shipping destinations, or delivery estimates for purchases from this website. These details will be published before we accept orders.

THE NEXT STEP IS GETTING CLOSER

Microduck.
Coming soon.

Your next big idea
already has legs.

400 USD
Launch price · Sales are not open yet.
Microduck ready to explore
A white and orange Microduck
COMING SOON

A small robot.
The start of something big.

We’re getting ready to launch Microduck. You’ll be able to buy it here when it becomes available.

400 USD
25 cm15 motorsOpen-source software

We’re not accepting orders or payments yet.