Hugging Face, a leading AI development platform, has taken a significant step into the robotics world with the release of two new open-source humanoid robots: HopeJR and Reachy Mini. HopeJR is a full-size humanoid robot with 66 degrees of freedom, allowing it to walk, move its arms, and perform various tasks. Reachy Mini, a smaller desktop version, is designed to move its head, listen, and speak, providing a versatile platform for testing AI applications.
The company plans to ship these robots by the end of the year, though it has not confirmed an exact timeline. The cost for the HopeJR is expected to be around $3,000 per unit, while Reachy Mini will be priced between $250 and $300, depending on tariffs. These prices reflect Hugging Face’s commitment to making robotics more accessible and transparent by offering open-source robots that anyone can assemble, rebuild, and understand.
Hugging Face’s push into robotics is backed by its recent acquisition of Pollen Robotics, a humanoid robotics startup. This acquisition has given the company the necessary capabilities to develop these new robots. Hugging Face’s expansion into robotics follows its release of LeRobot in 2024, a platform for building robotic systems using open AI models, tools, and datasets.
Along with the humanoid robots, Hugging Face has also expanded its robotics offerings in 2025, including the release of an updated version of the SO-101 robotic arm, developed in collaboration with French robotics firm The Robot Studio. Additionally, it has expanded the training data available on its LeRobot platform through a partnership with AI startup Yaak, which now includes self-driving machine training data.
Through these innovations, Hugging Face is positioning itself as a key player in making robotics more open and affordable, aiming to democratize access to these advanced technologies and prevent them from being controlled by just a few large companies.
