Open the official simulator
Use the official Hugging Face Space linked below. This guide does not mirror, embed or operate the simulator, so the Pollen Robotics publisher name should remain visible when you open it.
Allow the Space time to initialise. Availability and controls can change as the launch software is updated.
Basic controls reported at launch
CNX Software reported moving the virtual robot and kicking a ball in the browser experience. Its launch article notes AZERTY-oriented movement instructions and equivalent QWERTY movement keys.
Controls were checked on August 31, 2026. Follow the labels in the live Space if they differ from this launch-period description.
What the simulator can and cannot answer
The simulator is useful for seeing the motion concept and exploring the software direction before buying hardware.
- Useful: virtual movement, interaction concept and early workflow familiarity.
- Not proof: battery duration, camera quality, radio range or manufacturing quality.
- Not a promise: every virtual behavior will transfer perfectly to final production hardware.
Plain answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Microduck simulator official?
Yes. The linked Hugging Face Space is published under Pollen Robotics.
Do I need to buy the robot first?
No. The browser experience is available without owning Microduck.
Does the simulator prove how the final robot will perform?
No. It demonstrates a virtual experience, not final production battery, sensors or real-world reliability.
Evidence
Sources
Checked August 31, 2026
- officialMicroduck Simulator ↗
Official interactive Space published by Pollen Robotics.
- independentCNX Software Microduck overview ↗
Independent launch-period description of using the simulator.