Boston Dynamics starts commercial sales of commercial logistics robot 'Stretch', but 2022 is sold out in an instant



Boston Dynamics, a robot company that developed the humanoid robot '

Atlas ', has released the previously announced commercial logistics robot 'Stretch'. However, due to its popularity, it is reported that orders for all production within 2022 have been completed.

Boston Dynamics' Stretch Robot Now Available for Commercial Purchase | Boston Dynamics
https://www.bostondynamics.com/stretch-robot-now-available-commercial-purchase

Boston Dynamics'“Stretch” robot hits production, and it's already sold out | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/boston-dynamics-stretch-robot-hits-production-and-its-already-sold-out/

Stretch is a robot that moves around in a warehouse to unload and transport products. You can see how Stretch works by looking at the following articles.

That Boston Dynamics announces the commercial logistics robot 'Stretch', a transportation robot that evolves logistics with a robot arm with a suction cup --GIGAZINE



Stretch has been improved for commercial use after one year of field testing and further development. Compared to the prototype (left), the product version (right) has a slightly rounded body, it has a neat design that the internal structure such as wires can not be seen, and the suction cup at the tip of the arm is 18 It has increased from 50 to 50. As one of the new functions, it is said that the one that automatically organizes the fallen luggage has been added.



The black flat plate on the back of Stretch is a sensor that allows Stretch to see what's going on around you. In addition,

LIDAR , which is also used for autonomous driving technology, is placed at your feet so that it does not hit people or objects.



The price of Stretch is not disclosed. According to Boston Dynamics, Stretch has already closed orders within 2022 due to strong demand from early adopters, and is accepting reservations for production in 2023 and 2024. Boston Dynamics revealed that it received a $ 15 million investment from logistics giant DHL, saying, 'Stretch will soon be used in various places to meet the surge in demand from retailers and logistics companies. I am happy to be able to respond. '

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