[Hugging Face Launches AI Robot Microduck, Priced at $399] According to IT Home, Pollen Robotics, a subsidiary of Hugging Face, unveiled its new AI robot Microduck last night. The product is now available for pre-order at a price of $399 and comes in four colors: cream, graphite, lavender purple, and sky blue. It is scheduled to ship before Christmas this year. Microduck is a one-eyed, bipedal robot standing less than 25.4 cm tall. From the demonstration video, it can pick up socks and markers, kick a ball, and even move quickly on small roller skates. Pollen Robotics stated that the robot can respond to its surroundings, follow a laser pointer, and be directly controlled using a game controller.