September 16, 2026 · AI Education Column · AI Creature Platform Keywords: AI hardware trends, embodied AI, edge AI, modular hardware, AI lifeform, AI education hardware, natural-language programming The internet praises Microduck for being “simple” — no screen, no voice, no complex features, just a pure duck. We went the opposite direction: screen, voice, 15 … Read more
AI Creature Platform: from bricks to AI lifeforms September 14, 2026 · Industry Watch · AI Hardware Trends Keywords: AI hardware trends, embodied AI, edge AI, modular hardware, AI lifeform Microduck’s emergence has been called the “Cambrian moment” for embodied AI. This 25cm duck is rewriting the rules of AI hardware competition. The trends are … Read more
September 9, 2026 · Industry Watch · Apple’s next decade under hardware leadership 1. Core Thesis Fact: Apple’s new CEO John Ternus is a hardware engineer by training (the “president” everyone mentions is the CEO). He took office on September 1, 2026. Simultaneously, Johny Srouji was elevated to Chief Hardware Officer, putting silicon and hardware … Read more
On August 27, 2026, Hugging Face subsidiary Pollen Robotics launched Microduck, an open-source bipedal robot duck priced at $399. Within 24 hours, orders exceeded $2.6 million; by early September, pre-orders surpassed 10,000 units with delivery timelines extending to 4-6 months. Standing 25cm tall with 15 motors, camera, LiDAR, and Rockchip RK3566 edge AI SoC, Microduck’s … Read more
Microduck’s rapid success signals a shift in the AI hardware market. With millions in orders and growing demand, it proves one thing: 👉 Consumers are ready to pay for physical AI. Three Key Shifts Hardware is No Longer the BarrierManufacturing capabilities are widely accessible. Experience > SpecsUsers care about interaction, not performance metrics. Content Drives … Read more
The recent launch of Microduck by Hugging Face has captured global attention, generating over $2.6 million in sales within 24 hours. Priced at around $399, this compact robot features sensors including a camera and LiDAR, and can be trained through reinforcement learning. Its open-source nature allows developers to continuously expand its capabilities, making it more … Read more
The most engaging AI projects are defined not only by what they say, but by what they do next. Input Sound, distance, light and button signals are the starting point for understanding the environment. Decision Visual programming handles clear rules while AI models interpret language and open-ended intent. Action Motors, lights and mechanical blocks turn … Read more
AI is not only about answering questions. It can sense a situation and help make something happen in the physical world. AI WonderKit connects building components, sensors, actuators and visual programming, with support for mainstream AI models including GPT. From conversation to creation Sensors collect information, AI interprets intent, and motors, lights or mechanisms deliver … Read more
Voice interaction is easy to demonstrate and harder to make comfortable in daily use. Before a companion device moves beyond a demo, several small decisions deserve attention. Start with the listening environment Desktop, classroom and home environments have different background noise, distance and echo patterns. Microphone placement, enclosure openings and speaker position should be evaluated … Read more
An embedded board is a small computer system. Its interfaces can be understood in three groups: power, communication and expansion. This practical guide helps product teams ask the right questions before choosing a core board, development board or embedded motherboard. Power first: stable input prevents unstable behaviour DC input and USB Type-C can both power … Read more