Pollen Robotics has announced Microduck, an open-source 25 cm biped robot designed for reinforcement learning training. The hardware is priced at $399 and aims to provide an accessible platform for studying embodied AI.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can acquire affordable, open-source hardware to test RL policies in a physical environment.
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researcherThis provides a standardized, low-cost platform for studying embodied intelligence and bipedal locomotion.