Hugging Face says sales for its robot ducks topped $2.6 million in 24 hours. Now there's a backlog. — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hugging-face-says-sales-for-its-robot-ducks-topped-2-6-million-in-24-hours-now-there-s-a-backlogContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Hugging Face Microduck Robot Sales Top $2.6 Million in First Dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hugging-face-says-sales-for-its-robot-ducks-topped-2-6-million-in-24-hours-now-there-s-a-backloghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hugging-face-says-sales-for-its-robot-ducks-topped-2-6-million-in-24-hours-now-there-s-a-backlog#u52185Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:20:41 +0000Hugging 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 mattersHugging 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