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3 Amazing Open-Source Robot Projects You Must See

3 Amazing Open-Source Robot Projects You Must See

Open-source robot projects: DIY bipedal duck, household helper & dexterous robotic hand. Low-cost, AI-powered, fully hackable!

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May 12, 2025
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So Cute! Open-Source Bipedal Robot

This is an open-source robot project called Open Duck Mini, aimed at creating a low-cost, mini version of Disney’s BDX robot duck.

Disney’s BDX robot duck is a walking, interactive robot, but it’s expensive (around $15,000). It’s the adorable two-legged robot duck shown below:

This open-source project aims to create a “scaled-down, affordable version” — about 42 cm tall, with a total cost under $400, making it accessible for anyone to build.

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