Reachy Mini is a compact open-source desktop humanoid robot by Pollen Robotics, built for AI education, prototyping, and creative development. It features a 6-DOF expressive head, wide-angle camera, microphones, and animated antennas for interactive feedback. Designed as a self-assembly kit starting at $299, it supports simulation for rapid experimentation. Developers can program, test, and share applications via the Hugging Face Spaces platform. Available in Lite and Standard models, it offers Wi-Fi or wired connectivity and ROS2 compatibility. Ideal for students, educators, and researchers, Reachy Mini encourages hands-on exploration of embodied AI and interactive robotics.