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Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini
The Reachy Mini is a 28 cm open-source desktop robot from Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face.
Reachy Mini is a small open-source robot for exploring human-robot interaction and custom AI applications, made by Pollen Robotics with Hugging Face. According to the announcement it is 28 cm tall and the head has 6 degrees of freedom, besides two moving antennas and one body rotation. It has a wide-angle camera, microphones and a speaker; the wireless version has a Raspberry Pi 5 and battery. It is programmed with Python. Reachy Mini is a kit in two versions: Lite (wired, controlled from a Mac or Linux machine) and a standalone version with a Raspberry Pi 4, Wi-Fi and battery. Both have a wide-angle camera, microphones, a 5 W speaker and an accelerometer; the robot is 28 cm tall (about 23 cm in sleep mode), 16 cm wide and weighs 1.5 kg. Besides a head with 6 degrees of freedom there are two animated antennas and full body rotation. Programming is in Python, with a simulation SDK for testing beforehand. The makers state that Reachy Mini is in an early development phase and is offered as-is without warranty.
- Learning platformMeant for learning and testing programming, AI and robotics.
- Open-source desktop robotIn the educational robots category.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.Designed for
- Education
- Research
- Human-robot interaction
- Type
- Educational robots
- Origin
- France
- Deployment
- Not confirmed
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Applications
- 3 applications
What is Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini?
Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini is an educational robot from Pollen Robotics from France, listed for education, research and human-robot interaction. Key figures: height 28 cm, degrees of freedom 6 (hoofd), weight 1.5 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Technical overview
Reachy Mini in figures
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
- 28 cm
- Height
- 6 (hoofd)
- Degrees of freedom
- 1.5 kg
- Weight
Put into perspective
- 0.28 mFits upright under a standard interior door (2.01 m).
In practice
How does the Reachy Mini perform?
All figures come from this robot's profile, according to the manufacturer.
How does it compare with other robots?
We put each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide where that value is known. Unconfirmed values are marked in the figures above.
- This robot
- Other robots in the category
- Height28 cmPlace 4 of 623 cm57 cm
Higher than 2 of the 5 other robots
- Weight1.5 kgPlace 10 of 160.2 kg280 kg
Higher than 5 of the 15 other robots, equal to 1
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Reachy Mini, its manufacturer and this type of robot
Many education and research robots work with ROS (Robot Operating System), open-source robotics software that has been developed since 2007.
Source: Wikipedia, ROS
Our perspective on Reachy Mini
Reachy Mini is a small open-source robot for exploring human-robot interaction and custom AI applications, made by Pollen Robotics with Hugging Face. According to the announcement it is 28 cm tall and the head has 6 degrees of freedom, besides two moving antennas and one body rotation. It has a wide-angle camera, microphones and a speaker; the wireless version has a Raspberry Pi 5 and battery. It is programmed with Python. Reachy Mini is a kit in two versions: Lite (wired, controlled from a Mac or Linux machine) and a standalone version with a Raspberry Pi 4, Wi-Fi and battery. Both have a wide-angle camera, microphones, a 5 W speaker and an accelerometer; the robot is 28 cm tall (about 23 cm in sleep mode), 16 cm wide and weighs 1.5 kg. Besides a head with 6 degrees of freedom there are two animated antennas and full body rotation. Programming is in Python, with a simulation SDK for testing beforehand. The makers state that Reachy Mini is in an early development phase and is offered as-is without warranty.
Business fit
When might Reachy Mini be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Market and supply
Availability
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
- Market status
- Commercially available
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Lease / RaaS
- Not confirmed
- Rental
- Not confirmed
Manufacturer and supplier
About Pollen Robotics
Organisation named in the documentation for Reachy 2. This profile links to product or developer information; current support and supply are unconfirmed.
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Compare Reachy Mini
| Feature | Reachy MiniPollen Robotics | KebbiNUWA Robotics | Codey RockyMakeblock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Showcase |
| Application | Education, Research | School programming lessons, Movement and sensors in education projects | Programming lessons, Sensor assignments |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
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Questions about Reachy Mini
What is the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini?
Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini is an educational robot from Pollen Robotics from France, listed for education, research and human-robot interaction. Key figures: height 28 cm, degrees of freedom 6 (hoofd), weight 1.5 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini?
Key figures: height 28 cm, degrees of freedom 6 (hoofd), weight 1.5 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini?
Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini is listed under Pollen Robotics, based in France. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini used for?
The applications listed for the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini include education, research and human-robot interaction.
What are alternatives to the Pollen Robotics Reachy Mini?
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News and insights
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Sources and checks
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- Source huggingface.co
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.