The Stretch is a Research robot developed by Hello Robot (United States), launched 2020, priced at $29,950 USD.
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Overview
Stretch is a compact, lightweight, and low-cost mobile robot equipped with an innovative telescoping arm. It's designed for researchers developing robot applications to help people in homes and workplaces.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
TechCrunch profile published
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 2 kg
- Reach
- 520 mm
- Speed
- 0.6 m/s
- Weight
- 46 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2020
- Price
- $29,950 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2017
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 8
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other22
- Price Tier
- 20-40K
- Applications
- pick_and_place,visual_inspection,sample_handling
- Sub Category
- mobile manipulator
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- true
- Model Variants
- Stretch AI,Stretch 4 (upcoming)
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 3
- Navigation Type
- vision
- Deployment Notes
- Reference demos for autonomy and Embodied AI; designed for homes and workplaces.
- Compatible Vision
- Intel RealSense D435if,Intel RealSense d405
- Industries Served
- research,education
- Software Platform
- ROS 2
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Stretch Compliant Gripper
- Countries Available
- Worldwide (except ITAR-restricted countries)
- Programming Interface
- code_python,code_ros
- Additional Information
- The robot is not certified for use as a consumer device in the U.S., EU, or elsewhere.,Stretch is claimed as an exempted device under FCC regulations.,The robot comes pre-calibrated with a robot-specific URDF.,The robot may require recalibration over time due to wear and tear or accidental collisions.,The robot can be easily transported in its original packaging for longer trips.,Regular system checks are recommended to ensure the robot's hardware devices are functioning properly.
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Company milestones
- Jun 2026MilestoneTechCrunch profile published
- Aug 2025MilestoneStretch Robot Pitch Competition opens
- 2026MilestoneWorld Economic Forum recognition
- 2026MilestoneGT Robotics Research Showcase presentation
- 2025MilestoneStretch Robot Pitch Competition winners announced
- 2023LaunchStretch 3 launch
- 2023MilestoneNIH grant to commercialize mobile manipulator technology
- 2020LaunchStretch RE1 introduced
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Stretch?
- The Stretch is developed by Hello Robot, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Stretch?
- The Stretch is a Research robot made by Hello Robot.
- How much does the Stretch cost?
- The Stretch is priced at $29,950 USD.
- When was the Stretch launched?
- The Stretch was launched in 2020.
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