The Handle is a Warehouse AMR developed by Boston Dynamics (United States), launched 2019. Key specifications: type pallet mover, payload 30 kg.
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Overview
Handle is a mobile robot that combines the rough-terrain capability of legs with the efficiency of wheels. It is designed for material-handling applications and features a manipulator arm capable of picking up heavy boxes. It has a swinging tail that helps it balance and move dynamically in tight spaces. Handle can autonomously assemble and disassemble pallets and handling boxes in a warehouse with a payload capacity of up to 15 kg.
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Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 56
Power & battery1
- Battery Swap Supported
- true
Other22
- Height Mm
- 1900
- Industries
- manufacturing,warehouse_logistics
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- machine_tending,pick_and_place
- Auto Docking
- true
- Sub Category
- mobile_manipulator
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Payload Class
- medium
- Fleet Software
- Orbit
- Lift Height Mm
- 2300
- Operating Temp
- -20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F)
- Company Country
- US
- Price On Request
- true
- Software Platform
- Orbit
- Environment Rating
- indoor_outdoor_dock
- Obstacle Detection
- true
- Availability Status
- pre-order
- Digital Twin Support
- true
- Pedestrian Detection
- human_aware
- Primary Applications
- case_picking,machine_tending,order_building
- Additional Information
- Atlas requires minimal supervision for various material handling applications.,Integrated AI allows Atlas to learn new skills quickly and deploy them across its fleet.,The robot is designed for reliability and serviceability with a wide operating range.,Atlas' operation is enhanced by its intelligent safety systems and robust perception technology.
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Company milestones
- Apr 2024LaunchNew electric Atlas announced
- Mar 2021LaunchStretch launched as warehouse automation robot
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot expanded product line revealed
- Feb 2021LaunchSpot Arm launched with expanded Spot product line
- May 2020LaunchSpot launched commercially
- Mar 2019DeploymentHandle warehouse use announced
- 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
- 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Handle?
- The Handle is developed by Boston Dynamics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Handle?
- The Handle is a Warehouse AMR made by Boston Dynamics.
- How much does the Handle cost?
- Pricing for the Handle is not publicly listed — contact Boston Dynamics for a quote.
- When was the Handle launched?
- The Handle was launched in 2019.
- What are the key specifications of the Handle?
- Key specifications of the Handle: type pallet mover, payload 30 kg.
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