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Stretch
by Boston Dynamics
Stretch is a mobile manipulator robot designed for warehouse and logistics applications. It can unload trailers, move boxes, and palletize goods. Stretch features a mobile base, a 7-axis arm, and a suction gripper, capable of moving up to 800 cases per hour.
- Height
- 2.3 m
- Weight
- 1,100 kg
- Speed
- 1.6 m/s
- Battery
- Full shift
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Overview & Analysis
The Stretch by Boston Dynamics is a industrial robot, developed in United States, launched in 2021 that represents Boston Dynamics's approach to manufacturing precision and productivity. Stretch is a mobile manipulator robot designed for warehouse and logistics applications. It can unload trailers, move boxes, and palletize goods. Stretch features a mobile base, a 7-axis arm, and a suction gripper, capable of moving up to 800 cases per hour.
Standing at 2.3 m and weighing 1,100 kg, its physical dimensions are designed for industrial applications. With a maximum speed of 1.6 m/s, it enables efficient task completion within its operational environment. The payload capacity of 23 kg handles substantial workpieces and tooling on the production line. Battery life of Full shift provides operational runtime suitable for typical deployment scenarios, though extended missions may require charging infrastructure.
On the intelligence front, the Stretch features 5 AI capabilities: box recognition, autonomous unloading, path planning, grip planning, trailer mapping. These capabilities enhance the robot's ability to operate with varying degrees of autonomy. This combination of capabilities positions the Stretch as a competitive option in the industrial space, offering a balanced combination of capability and value.
Common Use Cases
- 1High-speed pick-and-place on production lines
- 2Precision welding and soldering operations
- 3Automated painting and coating applications
- 4Heavy payload material handling and palletizing
- 5Quality control inspection with machine vision
Strengths
- ✓High payload capacity of 23 kg handles heavy industrial workloads
- ✓Operational speed of 1.6 m/s maximizes throughput on production lines
- ✓8-axis articulation covers complex workspace geometries
- ✓Intelligent capabilities including box recognition and autonomous unloading for adaptive manufacturing
- ✓Proven reliability in 24/7 continuous operation environments
Considerations
- !Requires safety fencing or collaborative operation protocols per ISO 10218 / ISO/TS 15066 standards
- !Total cost of ownership includes installation, programming, maintenance, and peripheral equipment beyond the base price
- !Skilled integrators or in-house robotics engineers are typically needed for deployment and ongoing support
Who Should Consider the Stretch?
The Stretch is best suited for manufacturers and automation integrators who need reliable, high-throughput robotic systems. If your production line requires consistent precision across extended shifts, or if you're automating tasks like welding, assembly, or material handling that demand industrial-grade reliability, the Stretch by Boston Dynamics is a strong candidate. Evaluate it against alternatives from FANUC, ABB, and KUKA for your specific payload and reach requirements.
Competitive Landscape
Within the industrial robot category, the Stretch competes with platforms like Husky A200, Quantax2, Allex. Each robot in this space offers different trade-offs between capability, cost, and availability. Use our comparison tools to evaluate the Stretch against specific alternatives for your use case, or explore the full industrial robot database to discover all available options.
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Full Specifications
| Specification | Stretch Boston Dynamics industrial |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Price | Contact for pricing |
📐Physical Dimensions | |
| Height | 2.3 m |
| Weight | 1,100 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 8 |
⚡Performance Specs | |
| Max Speed | 1.6 m/s |
| Battery Life | Full shift |
| Payload | 23 kg |
🧠AI Capabilities | |
| AI Capabilities | box recognitionautonomous unloadingpath planninggrip planningtrailer mapping Score: 6 |
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