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.
At a glance
- 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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New electric Atlas announced
Availability
Specifications
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Company profile
- Founded
- 1992
Detailed specifications
What it is built for6
- Industries
- manufacturing,warehouse logistics
- Applications
- machine tending,pick and place
- Sub Category
- 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
- Dof
- 56
- Obstacle Detection
- true
Power & runtime3
- Auto Docking
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Battery Swap Supported
- true
Controls & integration2
- Fleet Software
- Orbit
- Software Platform
- Orbit
Safety & certification2
- Operating Temp
- -20° to 40°C (-4° to 104°F)
- Pedestrian Detection
- human aware
Buying & support4
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Price On Request
- true
- Availability Status
- pre-order
Other details2
- Lift Height Mm
- 2300
- Digital Twin Support
- true
Where to buy
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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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