Hugging Face bridges gap between AI and physical world with Pollen Robotics acquisition

Reachy is a modular humanoid platform designed for research. | Credit: Pollen Robotics

In a decision signaling its move into the physical world, artificial intelligence leader Hugging Face has acquired French robotics firm Pollen Robotics. The companies yesterday announced the acquisition for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition underscores Hugging Face’s ambition to position robots as the next frontier for AI, advocating for an open, accessible, and customizable future.

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