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Handle

Built by Boston Dynamics · United States· Launched 2019

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Boston DynamicsOpen company

#86 of 218 ranked Warehouse AMR robots (542 listed)

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RoboScore

59.4/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%70/100
Specs on file12%84/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%100/100
Other robots6%92/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%70/100

Overview

Handle is a warehouse AMR made by Boston Dynamics. It weighs 90 kg.

Key specs

  • Built for case picking, machine tending and order building
  • Used across e commerce, retail and warehousing
  • Programmed through Orbit
  • Detects and avoids obstacles in its path
  • Rated for operation at 20° to 40°C ( 4° to 104°F)

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Specifications

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for6
Industries
manufacturing,warehouse logistics
Applications
machine tending,pick and place
mobile manipulator
Payload Class
medium
Environment Rating
indoor outdoor dock
Primary Applications
case picking,machine tending,order building
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
1900
Movement & precision2
56
Obstacle Detection
Yes
Sensing & perception3
Tactile and 360° camera view
Yes
Yes
Power & runtime3
Yes
Auto Charging
Yes
Yes
Controls & integration2
Orbit
Software Platform
Orbit
Safety & certification2
-20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F)
Pedestrian Detection
human aware
Buying & support4
150K+
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Price On Request
Yes
Availability Status
pre-order
Other details4
Lift Height Mm
2300
Fleet Management
Yes
Digital Twin Support
Yes
Yes

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2026Deployment2026 Atlas deployments committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
  • 2026LaunchProduction of redesigned Atlas begins
  • 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

Boston Dynamics in the news

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8 events · last 12 months

  • Nov 3Boston Dynamics Launches New Stretch Robot That Unloads 1,000 Cases Per Hour
  • Oct 30Hyundai Motor to buy robot maker Boston Dynamics
  • Oct 23Boston Dynamics Employees Protest Against ICE Plan to Buy Robot Dogs For Observations, Inspections

News about Boston Dynamics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 96 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Boston Dynamics news

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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