Cream Pollen Robotics Microduck biped robot standing in a left-facing profile view.
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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.

WHY IT STANDS OUT
  • 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
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OFFICIAL PRODUCT VIDEO

See Microduck in action

Microduck roller-skating demo, published by Pollen Robotics. Playback is off until you choose to start it.

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PRODUCT FIT

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.

01Play

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.

02Robotics learning

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.

03Physical AI development

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.

What to verify before buying

Confirm any product-specific compatibility, service-plan, privacy, regional, and warranty details that are not stated in the verified sections on this page.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Practical details and open questions

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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.
COMMON QUESTIONS

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.

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Official product sourcePollen Robotics

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Product or variant shownMicroduck in Cream, standing in a left-facing profile view; official store variant 58529943454070.

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