Pollen Robotics
[ACTIVE]Humanoids · HQ: Bordeaux, France · Est. 2016 · 2 models registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Pollen Robotics: 2 models, $4.5M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$4M
Headquarters
Bordeaux, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
French robotics company developing open-source robots for research and embodied-AI applications. Founded in 2016 as an INRIA spinout, the company created the Reachy 2 teleoperated humanoid, the low-cost Reachy Mini desktop robot, and the Microduck biped robot for reinforcement-learning research. Hugging Face acquired Pollen Robotics in April 2025 to become its robotics hardware arm.
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 40 months ago.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Pollen Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder & CTO
R&D Engineer
Mechatronics & Robotics Engineer
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Hugging Face acquires Pollen RoboticsApr 14, 2025
MOST RECENT · Hugging Face acquires Pollen Robotics · 2025-04-14 · with Hugging Face · OPERATING · Pollen Robotics x maxon (Reachy 2 actuators) · 2024-04-01 · with maxon Group · OPERATING · Pollen Robotics x maxon group · 2022-06-01 · with maxon group · OPERATING
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Pollen Robotics?
French robotics company developing open-source robots for research and embodied-AI applications. Founded in 2016 as an INRIA spinout, the company created the Reachy 2 teleoperated humanoid, the low-cost Reachy Mini desktop robot, and the Microduck biped robot for reinforcement-learning research. Hugging Face acquired Pollen Robotics in April 2025 to become its robotics hardware arm.
What does Pollen Robotics make?
Pollen Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Microduck, Reachy 2 (Pollen Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Pollen Robotics publicly traded?
Pollen Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Hugging Face in April 2025 to become its robotics arm | Acquired by: Hugging Face (April 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Pollen Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Pollen Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Pollen Robotics?
Matthieu Lapeyre is the founder of Pollen Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Pollen Robotics?
Pollen Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Hugging Face in April 2025 to become its robotics arm | Acquired by: Hugging Face (April 2025 (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Pollen Robotics headquartered?
Pollen Robotics is headquartered in Bordeaux, France.
How much funding has Pollen Robotics raised?
Pollen Robotics has raised approximately $4M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Pollen Robotics?
Pollen Robotics is owned by Hugging Face in April 2025 to become its robotics arm | Acquired by: Hugging Face (April 2025, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Pollen Robotics operate robots?
Pollen Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is Pollen Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Pollen Robotics ranks in roughly the top 63% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Pollen Robotics safe?
Pollen Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.