# Reachy Mini

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

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.

Website: https://pollen-robotics.com/reachy-mini

## What it is 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](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- 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](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKqx-r2TmSV/): Provides an accessible $250–$300 AI-powered physical desk companion and developer platform.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/reachy-mini

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