Features
Onboard wide-angle camera with face, object, and gesture recognition built in.
Far-field mic array and speaker — talk to it, and it talks back.
6-DoF head and torso movement for expressive, lifelike interactions.
Runs small language and vision models locally — no cloud required for the basics.
Python-first SDK, REST API, and MethdAI block coding — pick your level.
Pairs with your phone, classroom Wi-Fi, or a hotspot. Updates over the air.
Specifications
- Height
- 28 cm
- Weight
- 1.6 kg
- Degrees of freedom
- 6
- Camera
- 1080p wide-angle
- Microphones
- 4-mic array
- Compute
- Quad-core ARM + NPU
- Battery
- 4 hr active use
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.2, USB-C
In the box
Getting started
Plug in via USB-C, hold the head button for 2 seconds. Reachy Mini will wave when it boots.
Open the MethdAI app, tap Add a Robot, and scan the QR on the base.
Choose from "Hello, Reachy", "Face Detector", or "Sound Echo" — each takes under 10 minutes.
Open the Code tab to see the same project as real Python. Edit, re-run, and watch the robot respond.
Reachy Mini Assembly Guide
Watch the full step-by-step assembly walkthrough. About 10 minutes from open box to first boot.
Trouble viewing? Open on YouTube.
Click-through, hands-on walkthrough hosted on Hugging Face.
STEP 2
Connect & install the app
- 1
Connect via USB
Use the USB cable that came with your robot to connect it to your computer.
- 2
Download the desktop app
The desktop app includes everything you need to control your Lite version.
Desktop App available for macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows & Linux (beta).
- 3
Open the app & play!
The app will automatically detect your robot. Click "Wake Up" to start, then explore 30+ apps created by the community, from hand tracking to AI conversations! If you experience any issues, feel free to check our Troubleshooting & FAQ page or contact us on Discord.
Want to create your own apps?
Learn how to code with the Python SDK, create custom experiences, and share them with the community.
Go to Create GuideFAQ
How long does assembly usually take?
Most testers finish in about 1.5 to 2 hours. First-timers may take up to 4 hours — there is no rush.
Are any of the assembly steps difficult?
Not really — most users describe the build as fun, simple, and satisfying. Cable routing and torquing parts correctly are the trickiest bits. A printed user guide and a video walkthrough come with the kit.
I have a couple of spare cables and screws left over. Is that normal?
Yes — extras are intentionally included in case parts are damaged or lost during the build. You do not need to install them.
My Reachy Mini doesn't move on first startup. What should I check?
Make sure the 7V / 5A power supply is plugged in — USB alone is not enough to power the motors. Then reseat every cable, especially the power leads, since loose connectors are the most common cause of "motor not responding" errors.
Do I have to start the daemon manually?
No. The Wireless version runs the daemon automatically on its embedded Raspberry Pi. The Lite version is driven by the desktop app, which handles startup for you.
How do I check how much battery is left?
There is no direct battery readout — that is a known limitation of the design. The on-robot LED indicator transitions from green to orange to red as the battery depletes.
Is the hardware open source?
Yes. The SDK and firmware are fully open source. Some 3D STL files are already published in the public repository, and additional CAD will be released over time.
Where can I get help if I get stuck?
The full troubleshooting docs are at huggingface.co/docs/reachy_mini/troubleshooting, and the Pollen Robotics community is active on Discord — see the link in Step 3 above.
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