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Reachy Mini

Open-source expressive desktop companion robot for AI experimentation and coding

From the Xiry library · Updated 3 October 2026

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Reachy Mini is an open-source tabletop companion robot developed by Pollen Robotics in partnership with Hugging Face. It features real-time voice conversation, camera vision, and expressive motion, serving as an accessible hardware platform for testing robotics and AI models. Available as a DIY kit, it comes either as an independent wireless unit with an onboard Raspberry Pi CM4 or as a tethered USB version powered by your computer.

What it's for

  • Experiment with interactive AI voice agents and computer vision on physical hardware
  • Build custom robotics apps using JavaScript SDKs and Python libraries
  • Prototype telepresence and interactive desktop companion experiences

Features

  • Integrated camera, 4-microphone array, speaker, and accelerometer
  • Native real-time conversational voice agent that tracks and looks at users
  • Available in two versions: Wireless ($499 with Raspberry Pi CM4) and Lite ($399 via USB tether)
  • Extensive open-source app library hosted on Hugging Face Spaces
  • Community move gallery with 400+ sharable motion datasets
  • JavaScript and Python SDK support for custom control

Pricing

Paid. $399 for Reachy Mini Lite (USB tethered); $499 for Reachy Mini Wireless (built-in compute)

Details

Type
Product
Category
AI
Topic
Robotics
Open source
Yes
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows, other
For
Robotics hobbyists, AI developers, and makers interested in human-robot interaction
Alternative to
Anki Vector, Moxie, LeRobot
Tags
robotics, hardware, huggingface, open source, ai companion, diy kit

Why it was saved

  • @5aitec, 9 June 2025: Provides an accessible $250–$300 AI-powered physical desk companion and developer platform.

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