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Nvidia CEO's Viral Video Sparks Huge Demand for Microduck Robots

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A video of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang interacting with Microduck robots during a GTC Berlin keynote went viral, leading to over 20,000 preorders. The open-source robots, developed by Hugging Face and trained on Nvidia's technology, are expected to ship for Christmas and may appeal to adults as well as children. Based on the linked publisher’s reporting.

Based on reporting from TechCrunch.

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These charming Microducks demonstrate how AI can power engaging and fun robotic companions, potentially bringing joy and interactive experiences to households worldwide.

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With open-source Microducks, users can train and share new tricks, potentially enabling unintended behaviors or vulnerabilities to spread rapidly within the community, lacking centralized oversight or safety checks.

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The source confirms that Microduck robots, developed by Pollen Robotics and acquired by Hugging Face (now owned by Nvidia), have surpassed 20,000 preorders following a viral video of Nvidia's CEO. However, it remains unclear how widespread their adoption will be post-Christmas or their long-term market impact. Sales data after delivery and user engagement metrics would clarify their popularity and demographic reach.

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