"Most robots today look like they belong in a factory or a science fiction movie, with their cold metal frames and intimidating mechanical movements that make you think twice about getting too close."
"Reachy Mini feels more like a curious pet than a piece of industrial equipment, with its expressive LED eyes and animated antennas that give it genuine personality."
"The company's open-source, community-driven philosophy translates beautifully into hardware, creating a robot that's designed to be modified, customized, and shared."
"What's particularly clever about Reachy Mini is how it comes as a kit with 3D-printable components, making customization not just possible but encouraged."
Reachy Mini, developed by Hugging Face, presents a significant shift from conventional robotics with its pet-like design and expressive personality. Standing at 11 inches tall, it integrates friendly features like animated antennas and a wide-angle camera while emphasizing an open-source build, encouraging modifications and customization by users. When entering sleep mode, it shrinks to about 9 inches, enhancing its endearing qualities. Users can assemble it from a kit with 3D-printed components, reinforcing a community-driven approach that distinguishes it from traditional robots, which often look intimidating and lack personality.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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