12-05-2025 |
Hugging Face Boosts Open-Source Robotics with Pollen Robotics Acquisition |
Acquisition |
Hugging Face’s acquisition of Pollen Robotics introduces Reachy 2, a $70,000 open-source humanoid robot designed for AI research and education. Featuring 7-DoF arms and VR teleoperation, Reachy 2 is already used at Cornell and Carnegie Mellon, enabling advanced human-robot interaction. The move aligns with the growing trend of open-source AI, fostering transparency and collaboration in robotics development. |
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29-04-2025 |
Hugging Face Unveils SO-101, Affordable Open-Source Robotic Arm |
Feature |
Hugging Face introduces the SO-101 robotic arm, a fully open-source hardware and software solution starting at $100, developed with The Robot Studio, Wowrobo, Seeedstudio, and Partabot. Building on the success of the SO-100, the SO-101 integrates with Hugging Face’s LeRobot and Pollen Robotics ecosystem, offering improved motors and faster assembly for AI builders. Priced between $100 and $500 based on assembly and shipping, it aims to democratize robotics for hobbyists and researchers. |
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11-04-2025 |
Hugging Face and Cerebras Bring Fastest LLaMA 4 Experience With Hackathon Perks |
Collaboration |
Hugging Face is teaming up with Cerebras Systems to offer developers the fastest way to experience LLaMA 4 for real-time AI agents and coding assistants. Participants in their upcoming hackathon get $20 free inference credits and a 1-month Pro subscription. Perfect for those exploring real-time AI application development. |
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14-03-2025 |
Hugging Face Boosts Open Science with Enhanced Support for ArXiv Research Platform |
AI Innovation Update |
Hugging Face is amplifying its commitment to open science by significantly increasing contributions to ArXiv, a cornerstone of the research community for over three decades. This initiative underscores the importance of accessible scientific knowledge. Learn more about how collaborative efforts are advancing open-access research and explore ways to contribute to this vital cause. |
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