AI development platform Hugging Face deepened its move into robotics with the unveiling of two new open-source humanoid robots: HopeJR and Reachy Mini. The launch marks a significant step in the company’s mission to democratize robotics through accessibility, transparency, and open innovation.
HopeJR is a full-scale humanoid robot equipped with 66 degrees of freedom, enabling lifelike movements such as walking and arm articulation. Reachy Mini, a compact desktop unit, supports speech, listening, and AI application testing. CEO Clem Delangue said the goal is to ensure “robotics doesn’t get dominated by a few big players with dangerous black-box systems.”
While shipping timelines are still in progress, Hugging Face plans to begin delivery by the end of the year. The robots are priced at approximately $3,000 for HopeJR and $250–$300 for Reachy Mini, depending on tariffs.
The launch follows Hugging Face’s April acquisition of Pollen Robotics, which Delangue said gave the company “new capabilities” to bring humanoid systems to market. It builds on earlier efforts like LeRobot, an open-source toolkit for AI-powered robotics, and the SO-101 robotic arm, developed with The Robot Studio.
With an expanding ecosystem and growing partnerships, Hugging Face is positioning itself at the forefront of open-source robotics.
