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Unveiling the Future: Hugging Face’s Acquisition of Pollen Robotics
In a groundbreaking move, AI development platform Hugging Face has recently acquired Pollen Robotics, a pioneering robotics startup hailing from France. This undisclosed takeover signals Hugging Face’s foray into the world of robotics, as they set their sights on selling Pollen’s innovative humanoid robot, Reachy 2. Additionally, developers will have the opportunity to download and enhance the robot’s code, ushering in a new era of collaboration and technological advancement.
Founded in 2016 by Matthieu Lapeyre and Pierre Rouanet, Pollen Robotics has been on a mission to democratize humanoid robots for personal use. With €2.5 million in funding from investors like Bpifrance, Pollen Robotics has made significant strides in the field before joining forces with Hugging Face.
The acquisition not only expands Hugging Face’s robotics portfolio but also underscores the increasing synergy between AI and robotics as they emerge as the next frontier of innovation. As Thomas Wolf of Hugging Face aptly puts it, we are moving towards a future where AI and robots are open-source, paving the way for transformative developments.
Last year, Hugging Face and Pollen collaborated on the creation of “Le Robot,” a versatile open-source robot capable of handling various household tasks. Furthermore, Hugging Face’s establishment of a dedicated robotics team, led by Remi Cadene, a veteran of Tesla’s Optimus program, solidifies their commitment to shaping the future of robotics.
Stay tuned as Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics join forces to revolutionize the world of robotics and AI, propelling us towards a future where innovation knows no bounds.
