Microduck

Post by rokbenko » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:08 AM UTC

benjaminoakes wrote: post #232

EagnaIonat wrote: post #197

It's mega-cute, but I can't help feeling it's going to be used as free training for commercial robots.

That's a reasonable reaction. But can't we just take the source code and remove that part? I think it's more about getting people familiar with their ecosystem. They want us to be familiar with what they offer when we do bigger robotics projects.

Post by rokbenko » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:08 AM UTC

ehaveman wrote: post #148

wonder how it compares to https://github.com/apirrone/Open_Duck_Mini (besides being a lot easier to put together)

Post by rokbenko » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:09 AM UTC

croes wrote: post #202

ehaveman wrote: post #148

wonder how it compares to https://github.com/apirrone/Open_Duck_Mini (besides being a lot easier to put together)

That explains why it reminded me of Disney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cfIm06tcfA

Post by rokbenko » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:09 AM UTC

tekchip wrote: post #144

I've tried a few small robot kits and every single one fails the moment it reaches even moderately deep carpet. Either the size of motion doesn't clear the carpet or the motors aren't strong enough to deal with it. The living room is a small robots sand trap. Couldn't help but notice precious little carpet in any of the promo material. What's the point of a robot buddy if you cant play with it in the living room?

Post by rokbenko » Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 9:09 AM UTC

Zylokloto wrote: post #49

Basic great usecase (not just fun things): IF you can control it remote, you can check your flat if you are gone for a little bit longer.