Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shows Microduck robots at GTC Berlin, preorders top 20,000

At his keynote at GTC Berlin on October 23, 2026, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang showcased a group of Microduck robots. The small robots waddle, make R2-D2-like sounds, and respond to voice commands by sitting, lying down for a "nap," or doing somersaults. The demonstration video quickly went viral online.

The next day, Hugging Face's Clem Delangue said in a post that preorders for the Microduck had surpassed 20,000 units, with deliveries expected before Christmas. Delangue suggested the robot could become the best-selling robot of the year, and not necessarily just for kids; promotional videos also show adults playing with the device.

The Microduck is an open-source device produced by Pollen Robotics, which was acquired by Hugging Face in 2025. Nvidia acquired Hugging Face in September 2026, making Microduck part of the Nvidia ecosystem. It is Hugging Face's second robot after the Reachy Mini.

According to Pollen Robotics, the Microduck was trained using Nvidia's technology stack, with simulated versions learning basic moves such as walking, sitting and standing before shipping. Owners can train new tricks and share them with the community.