Microduck is cataloged for play. Its verified capability set is programmable movement, reinforcement-learning workflows, and sim-to-real deployment, with a sourced “Game controller and open-source SDK” interaction model; compare that complete set with your intended workflow and confirm any unlisted requirements with the manufacturer.

Microduck
by Pollen Robotics
A 25 cm biped robot built for play and reinforcement-learning experiments, with seven trained moves out of the box and an open-source software stack for sim-to-real development.
- Programmable movement
- Reinforcement-learning workflows
- Sim-to-real deployment
- Form
- 25 cm biped robot
- AI focus
- Reinforcement learning and sim-to-real
- Interaction
- Game controller and open-source SDK
See Microduck in action
Microduck roller-skating demo, published by Pollen Robotics. Playback is off until you choose to start it.
Open official video ↗Who Microduck may suit
People considering Microduck for play, robotics learning, and physical AI development, especially shoppers who value programmable movement, reinforcement-learning workflows, and sim-to-real deployment.
Microduck is cataloged for robotics learning. Its verified capability set is programmable movement, reinforcement-learning workflows, and sim-to-real deployment, with a sourced “Game controller and open-source SDK” interaction model; compare that complete set with your intended workflow and confirm any unlisted requirements with the manufacturer.
Microduck is cataloged for physical AI development. Its verified capability set is programmable movement, reinforcement-learning workflows, and sim-to-real deployment, with a sourced “Game controller and open-source SDK” interaction model; compare that complete set with your intended workflow and confirm any unlisted requirements with the manufacturer.
Confirm any product-specific compatibility, service-plan, privacy, regional, and warranty details that are not stated in the verified sections on this page.
Practical details and open questions
Expanded from source-backed catalog facts; missing details stay explicit rather than being guessed.
Things to know
- Microduck is cataloged with the form “25 cm biped robot” and the AI focus “Reinforcement learning and sim-to-real.” Do not assume capabilities beyond the source-backed summary, specifications, and capability list shown on this page.
- Confirm current app or account requirements, service-plan terms, privacy behavior, regional support, accessories, warranty coverage, and seller availability with the manufacturer before buying. These details are omitted when they have not been individually verified.
- Smarter Thingz does not claim hands-on testing for this listing. The guidance organizes verified manufacturer-source facts and makes catalog gaps explicit.
Compatibility
- The verified interaction model is game controller and open-source SDK. Device, app, operating-system, language, account, regional, and accessory requirements beyond the sourced fields on this page have not yet been independently verified.
Microduck FAQ
What does Microduck do?
A 25 cm biped robot built for play and reinforcement-learning experiments, with seven trained moves out of the box and an open-source software stack for sim-to-real development.
What kind of product is Microduck?
Microduck is cataloged with the form “25 cm biped robot” and the AI focus “Reinforcement learning and sim-to-real”. Its listed interaction model is “Game controller and open-source SDK”.
What uses are listed for Microduck?
The verified catalog record lists play, robotics learning, and physical AI development. These are source-backed use-case categories, not a claim that Smarter Thingz has tested the product in each situation.
Which capabilities have been verified?
The current source-backed record lists programmable movement, reinforcement-learning workflows, and sim-to-real deployment. Capabilities not shown here should not be assumed.
What should I confirm before buying?
Confirm the exact variant, current seller price and availability, device or app compatibility, region and language support, subscription or account requirements, privacy terms, included accessories, and warranty directly with the manufacturer or linked seller.
Editorial context updated 2026-08-30; core product facts checked 2026-08-29.
Product sources and catalog limits
Core catalog claims checked 2026-08-29.
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Photography provenance and usage status
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Open photo source page ↗Image is the first product-gallery asset on Pollen Robotics’ official store. The press kit offers downloadable photography but no explicit reusable image license was verified; its open-source statement covers software, not the hardware or photos. Public launch does not represent this image as rights-cleared.
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