Meet Reachy Mini : Is this the First True HouseBot?
A major shift is happening in the world of robotics — and it’s about to land right on your desktop.
Introducing Reachy Mini, the newest innovation from Pollen Robotics in collaboration with Hugging Face, designed to bring open-source robotics to everyone — from curious kids and educators to hackers and hardcore researchers. Priced at just $299, this expressive, pint-sized robot isn’t just affordable — it’s fully programmable, community-powered, and ready to use right out of the box. Learn more about the Reachy Mini here.
Why Reachy Mini Stands Out
Most robots on the market today are either too expensive, locked behind proprietary systems, or built solely for large research labs. Reachy Mini changes the game by being:
Desktop-Sized & Expressive: Its compact form factor makes it ideal for home workstations, classrooms, or makerspaces — and yes, it even has animated antennas for extra charm.
Python Programmable: Developers can code behaviors and interactions using Python — the go-to language for AI and robotics.
Plug & Play Behaviors: Out of the box, Reachy Mini comes with 15+ behaviors you can download directly from the Hugging Face Hub, making it instantly interactive.
Sim-First Friendly: Don’t have the hardware yet? No problem. You can begin prototyping and testing using its virtual simulation environment.
Truly Open Source: From the mechanical designs to the behavior code, everything is open — encouraging customization, collaboration, and creativity across a global network of 10M+ developers on Hugging Face.
Who Is It For?
Reachy Mini is perfect for:
Educators teaching robotics, AI, or programming
Makers and hobbyists wanting a flexible and fun entry point into real-world robotics
Kids and teens curious about coding and interactive tech
Researchers who want a hands-on AI testbed
Shipping This Summer
Reachy Mini is slated to begin shipping in late summer 2025, and it’s already generating massive buzz across the tech and educational spaces.
Whether you want to build an AI-powered helper, test new vision models, or teach your kids how to code, Reachy Mini could be your next favorite home robot.
🔗 Explore Reachy Mini on Pollen Robotics
HouseBot’s Take: This could be the Raspberry Pi of home robotics — affordable, open, powerful, and built for experimentation. Expect to see Reachy Minis popping up in classrooms, workshops, and hacker dens everywhere this fall. Check out more information about the different HouseBots entering the market here.
