Microduck: trying to pick a project before a colour

HanaAbbott0013 · 3 Sept 2026, 17:28 UTC

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HanaAbbott0013
The Microduck launch has distracted me from fixture drawings. I don't need it for work. I want a small learning project with a finish line, so 'learn robotics' is too vague. Would recognising one marker and responding to it be a sensible project to investigate? That's a capability I'd have to check, not something I'm assuming is supplied. Also, the $399 launch headline is not my delivered budget. https://pollen-robotics.com/microduck/
Four Microduck robots in the launch colourways
Microduck launch announcement

Announced preorder price: US$399 before taxes and shipping.

Launch image: Pollen Robotics / Hugging Face · · Source record

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BenBench
Replying to HanaAbbott0013

I have almost the same marker idea. Before ordering, I'm looking at whether I enjoy working on the behaviour at all. The colour decision was considerably easier.

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HanaAbbott0013
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Glad it's not only me. I'll write down the input, response and a small test before I buy anything. Thanks.

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PriyaIO
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Check what observations and controls are actually exposed before fixing the project. A clear goal is good; the hardware still has to give you a way to attempt it.

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