Boston Dynamics

Stretch

A mobile case-handling robot built specifically for truck unloading and container work, with a vacuum end effector and onboard perception.

Specifications

Case rate
Several hundred cases per hour, case dependent
Max case mass
23 kg
Runtime
Full shift on one charge
Footprint
Fits standard trailers
Deployment
No fixed infrastructure required

Where it performs

  • Purpose-built for one high-cost task
  • Deploys without rebuilding the dock
  • Clear labour comparison for ROI

What to check before buying

  • Narrow application scope
  • Case quality affects vacuum grip
  • Availability by region varies

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