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Stretch 4

Built by Hello Robot · United States

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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The Stretch 4 is a Mobile Manipulator developed by Hello Robot (United States). Key specifications: arm payload 2.5 kg, arm reach 550 mm, arm dof 7, battery 8 h.

RoboScore

47.1/ 100

Adequate evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%86/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%45/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%30/100
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #19 of 43 in the Mobile Manipulator standing.

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Where it has stood72 days · best #19 · worst #33
#1 · started #29#43

7 days carry something the board can name:

  • 1 Oct Its maker's news lifted the score 3.70 — the board noticed.
  • 5 Oct Its maker's news lifted the score 0.54 — the board noticed.
  • 13 Oct Its maker's news lifted the score 1.81 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 14 Oct, taken against 43 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

Calibrated, capable, portable, and deployable - ready to work. It is a mobile manipulator with an arm that has a reach of 55 cm + 6 cm wrist and a payload of 2.5 kg when extended and 4 kg when retracted. The robot weighs 46 kg and has a runtime of 8 hours with light CPU load. It has a height of 160 cm and a footprint of 45 cm diameter. The robot is designed to work safely shoulder to shoulder with people and has features like wide FOV depth sensing, high-resolution RGB, and floor hazard sensing.

At a glance

  • Built for pick and place, bin picking and assembly
  • Used across e commerce, pharmaceuticals and research
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Backed by a 1-year warranty

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2017

TechCrunch profile published

Price

purchase

Availability

available2-week lead time1-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Mobile Manipulator
Arm payload
2.5 kg
Arm reach
550 mm
Arm DOF
7
Battery
8 h
ROS
Yes
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2017

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
pick and place,bin picking,assembly,inspection
Sub Category
differential drive
Industries Served
e-commerce,pharmaceuticals,research
Sensing & perception10
Lidar Type
2d
Imu Present
Yes
Lidar Count
1
Camera Count
4
Camera Types
rgb,depth,infrared
Sensor Suite
Intel RealSense RGBD camera,Intel RealSense depth camera,4 CH microphone array,RP-Lidar A1 laser range finder,IMU
Lidar Present
Yes
Camera Present
Yes
Microphone Present
Yes
Vision Processing Location
on device
Power & runtime1
Auto Charging
Yes
Controls & integration4
Api Available
Yes
Onboard Compute
Onboard Intel NUC 12
Ros2 Compatible
Yes
Connectivity Options
wifi,ethernet,bluetooth
Buying & support6
Price Tier
40-80K
Pricing Model
purchase
Warranty Years
1
Lead Time Weeks
2
Availability Status
available
Other details5
Runtime
8
Total Weight
46
Height / Footprint
160 cm Height / 45 cm Diameter
Payload (Arm Retracted)
4
Teleoperation Supported
Yes

Who runs it· deployment evidence

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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

Hello Robot in the news

the maker

8 events

Hello Robot Raises Nearly $3M in Grant Funding

News about Hello Robot, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 13 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 Hello Robot news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Stretch 4?
The Stretch 4 is developed by Hello Robot, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Stretch 4?
The Stretch 4 is a Mobile Manipulator made by Hello Robot.
How much does the Stretch 4 cost?
Pricing for the Stretch 4 is not publicly listed — contact Hello Robot for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the Stretch 4?
Key specifications of the Stretch 4: arm payload 2.5 kg, arm reach 550 mm, arm dof 7, battery 8 h, ros Yes.

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