Observed arrival · 2026-08-28

A Branding Auction for a Robot Duck

brandmymicroduck.com Observed source

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Brand My Microduck auctions ten laser-engraving spots—and the right to name an open-source robot duck.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-28 issue.

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The auction maps the duck into ten physical zones, from 4 × 2 cm large torso or head areas to 1.5 × 1.5 cm feet and thighs, with a separate lot for naming rights. The page says deposits are refunded automatically after an outbid, while winners pay the remainder when the robot arrives. It also documents a fallback from laser engraving to same-size vinyl decals if shell testing goes badly.

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