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Reachy Mini

by Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)

#2 in Companion & desk robotsBest for tinkerers

The desk robot I'd pick for AI tinkering. It's open source, with a camera, four mics, an expressive head and 60+ one-click apps, voice chat included.

What’s good

  • Open source; code it in Python
  • 60+ one-click apps, voice chat built in
  • Camera, 4 mics and expressive head

Heads-up

  • DIY kit; about 2 hours to build
  • Lead time of up to 90 days

The details

Best for
AI tinkerers who want an expressive, open-source desk robot
Price
$399 (One-time price for Lite, which runs from your computer; Wireless is $499)
Skill level
Any level
Made by
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
Price checked
Oct 1, 2026

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Price$499Premium bundle with dock and game kit; no required subscription. Space Edition is $699$399One-time price for Lite, which runs from your computer; Wireless is $499$249 + $39/moLeased: $249 one-time fee plus $59/month, $49/month yearly, or $39/month billed $936 per 24 months$429One-time price from Casio's US launch; sold only on Casio's website
Works withLoona app; dual-band Wi-Fi; Google Blockly coding for kidsLite runs from your Mac, Windows or Linux PC over USB-CStandalone (power + Wi-Fi); family uses the ElliQ Connect appMofLife app (iOS, Android) to see moods and past interactions
Battery1,350 mAh; 1.5-2 hrs of play; self-docks to rechargeNot publishedNot publishedLi-ion 1,200 mAh; up to 5 hrs use, charges in about 3.5 hrs in its bed
Display2.4-inch LCD faceNot publishedTouchscreen tablet with large on-screen buttonsNot published
Camera720p RGB cameraWide-angle cameraCameras sense presence; fully on only for video calls and selfiesNot published
AudioNot published4-microphone array, 5W speakerMicrophones and speakers; wake word 'ElliQ'1 speaker, 1 microphone
AI featuresChatGPT-4o chat, face and gesture recognition, games, remote monitoringRealtime voice chat, expressive moves (9 servos, 6-DOF head), 60+ appsProactive chat, medication reminders, wellness tracking, games, video callsEmotional AI with 4 million emotion patterns; learns your voice, bonds over time
SubscriptionNone needed; ChatGPT-4o features free for nowNone needed; SDKs, desktop app and community apps are freeRequired: $59/mo, $49/mo yearly or $39/mo for 24 months; plus $249 lease feeNone needed
PowerNot publishedIncluded power supply; uses your computer for processing (Lite)Must stay plugged in (12V DC 5A input)Not published
Sensors3D ToF, touch, 3-axis accelerometer and gyro; 4-mic arrayNot publishedNot publishedMicrophone, illuminance, touch sensors, accelerometer/gyroscope
LanguagesReplies in 10 languages incl. English, Spanish, Chinese, JapaneseNot publishedEnglish (US only)Not published
Weight2.42 lbNot publishedNot publishedAbout 260 g
SoftwareNot publishedOpen source (Apache 2.0); Python and JS SDKs; Hugging Face appsNot publishedNot published
Warranty1 year from delivery12 months from delivery (manufacturing defects)Lifetime hardware warranty while a member1-year free warranty
Returns30 days of delivery, undamaged (KEYi Tech store)14 days from receipt, free prepaid return label (Pollen store)30-day risk-free trial (annual, 24-month plans); free return label30-day money-back guarantee; 5% restocking fee if not defective
Best forFamilies who want a playful robot pet that talks and plays gamesAI tinkerers who want an expressive, open-source desk robotOlder adults living alone, and the families who check on themAnyone who wants a calming pet without feeding or walks
Skill levelBeginner-friendlyAny levelBeginner-friendlyBeginner-friendly
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