SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant move to democratize access to embodied AI, Hugging Face and ASUS have announced a collaboration that combines advanced local AI computing with expressive robotics. The partnership, revealed during NVIDIA GTC 2026, aims to bring the Reachy Mini, an open-source tabletop robot, into the hands of developers, with the powerful ASUS Ascent GX10 supercomputer delivering local AI capabilities.
Humanoid robotics has often been synonymous with high costs and the need for substantial data-center resources. However, the collaboration between ASUS and Hugging Face aims to disrupt this model by facilitating local inference and robotics at the desktop level. The ASUS Ascent GX10, powered by the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell superchip, delivers a remarkable 1 PFLOP of AI compute and comes equipped with 128GB of unified LPDDR5X memory. This configuration allows developers to run robotics models continuously and interactively, sidestepping the latency and recurring costs associated with cloud-based inference.
“The ASUS Ascent GX10 is the ideal compute platform to run AI models right from your desk,” said Jeff Boudier, VP of Product at Hugging Face. He emphasized that when paired with Reachy Mini, the system can power real-world AI applications capable of reasoning, visual recognition, and auditory interaction without compromising privacy or performance.
This partnership highlights a growing trend in the AI sector, where companies are increasingly focused on local computing solutions. “Hugging Face brings together the world’s most passionate open-source communities, and ASUS is powering it with the Ascent GX10 and the NVIDIA AI software stack,” noted Yen Hoang, Director of Marketing at ASUS North America. “Together, we’re bringing AI and robotics closer than ever, providing developers with everything they need—from compute to models—to build amazing things.”
The collaboration has also introduced a limited-time promotional offer: a $100 discount on the ASUS Ascent GX10 for users of Reachy Mini. This initiative aims to lower the barriers for developers looking to start their journey into embodied AI, running from March 16, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
During NVIDIA GTC 2026, taking place from March 16–19 in San Jose, attendees will have the opportunity to witness live demonstrations at ASUS booth #421. The booth will showcase how the Ascent GX10 and Reachy Mini combine to form a complete desktop AI agent, as well as highlight ASUS’ holistic server solutions.
As the field of embodied AI continues to progress, initiatives like this one could play a crucial role in making advanced robotics accessible to a broader range of developers. The move towards local AI solutions not only enhances performance but also significantly addresses privacy concerns. With the combined power of ASUS and Hugging Face, the future of desktop robotics appears promising, paving the way for innovations that could redefine interactions between humans and machines.
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