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Hugging Face says sales for its robot ducks topped $2.6 million in 24 hours. Now there's a backlog.

Hugging Face has generated over $2.6 million in sales within 24 hours of launching the Microduck, an open source robot shaped like a duck. The surge in demand has created a product backlog. The robot is priced at $399 and features capabilities including waddling, roller skating, singing, and playing soccer. It is marketed as a tool to assist users with AI coding.

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  • ✓ Hugging Face is selling an open source robot called Microduck.
  • ✓ The Microduck is priced at $399.
  • ✓ The robot can roller skate.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Hugging Face reported first-day sales figures and a resulting order backlog.

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  1. Hugging Face Microduck Robot Sales Top $2.6 Million in First Day

    Hugging Face has generated over $2.6 million in sales within 24 hours of launching the Microduck, an open source robot shaped like a duck. The surge in demand has created a product backlog. The robot is priced at $399 and features capabilities including waddling, roller skating, singing, and playing soccer. It is marketed as a tool to assist users with AI coding.

    Why it matters

    Hugging Face is expanding its presence into physical hardware with an open source approach. This move blends AI software expertise with consumer robotics. The Microduck serves as a tangible interface for developers and AI enthusiasts.

    What is confirmed

    • Hugging Face is selling an open source robot called Microduck.
    • The Microduck is priced at $399.
    • The robot can roller skate.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Sales for the robot topped $2.6 million in 24 hours.
    • There is currently a sales backlog.
    • The robot can sing and play soccer.

    What to watch next

    • Company updates on backlog fulfillment timelines
    • Technical specifications for the open source hardware
    • Official sales reports confirming total revenue figures
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. TechCrunch — Hugging Face is selling a cute $399 open source duck robot, Microduck
    2. The Register — Hugging Face offers $399 robot duck to help you quack the AI code
    3. Bloomberg.com — Hugging Face Unveils $400 Singing, Skating Duck-Like Robot
    4. IEEE Spectrum — Adorable Microduck Robot Roller Skates and Plays Soccer
    5. Axios — Hugging Face debuts Microduck, an adorable $399 waddling robot
    6. Business Insider — Hugging Face says sales for its robot ducks topped $2.6 million in 24 hours. Now there's a backlog.
    7. extremetech.com — Hugging Face Launches a $399 Robot in the Shape of a Duck
    8. tech.yahoo.com — Hugging Face Launches a $399 Robot in the Shape of a Duck
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