Pollen Robotics product page and NVIDIA follow-up announcement · Published 2026-08-28
MicroDuck: a biped robot with retrainable moves
MicroDuck combines a biped robot, a simulator and movement-training software: learn control policies in simulation, then deploy them on the physical robot. The software stack uses Apache-2.0; it remained on preorder at the September 7, 2026 review.
Train movements in simulation first
MicroDuck is a biped robot duck with a simulator and movement-training software. The manufacturer describes training control policies in simulation before deploying them on the robot. Its software stack is open under Apache-2.0.
Preorder and package contents
At the September 7, 2026 review, MicroDuck was on preorder, starting at $399 before tax and shipping. The listed base package included the robot, battery, USB-C cable and controller. Software availability and physical delivery are separate developments.
Important additions and corrections
Dates below mark changes to our coverage.
- Addition ·
Adds MicroDuck’s official conditions: open-source scope, first-delivery target, launch markets and provisional specifications.
- Correction ·
Added training and preorder conditions, updated the acquisition rumor to NVIDIA’s announced agreement without implying completion, and added a robot topic.
Sources and notes
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Sources and notes
- Read the originalPollen Robotics product page and NVIDIA follow-up announcement
- MicroDuck official press kit and original product photograph
Retained summary and context
The official press kit states that mechanical and electronic design files are not open. It targets first deliveries before Christmas 2026 in North America and Europe, with some sensor specifications provisional. We have no order or physical-delivery evidence. The earlier acquisition rumor has a September 3 agreement announcement; an agreement does not establish completion or changed robot conditions.
Sources and evidence · 6 links
Each link has a purpose and scope. Link counts do not establish independent confirmation; direct support applies only to the statements specified below.
Product form, simulation training, open software and current preorder contents.
Limits: Manufacturer statements; no physical-device trial or delivery evidence from this site.
Follow-up to the historical acquisition rumor: the September 3 agreement announcement.
Limits: Does not establish transaction completion or changes to MicroDuck.
- MicroDuck official press kitDirect support
Software/hardware scope, first-delivery target, launch markets and provisional specifications.
Limits: Manufacturer statements and plans, not our physical-device trial, order or delivery evidence.
Source timeline
- · Pre-orders opened: $399 introductory price, Apache-2.0 software stack, hardware not open sourced.
Collection record
First discovered:
Collection and source publication have distinct dates.
Editorial record
Sources reviewed
· Beijing time (UTC+8)
Adds explicit conditions from the official press kit in place of a generic caveat about open software and hardware. Product publication, discovery, timeline and archive status remain unchanged.
Sources and full record
This dates our review of the wording and sources, not a project release or product update.
- MicroDuck official product page
- NVIDIA acquisition agreement announcement
- MicroDuck official press kit