Boston Dynamics opens commercial sales of Stretch; its 2022 production is sold out

Boston Dynamics/Stretch

Boston Dynamics put Stretch on commercial sale with all 2022 production units already sold out to early customers including DHL, Gap and H&M. The box-handling robot lifts packages up to 50 lb and operates up to 16 hours per charge. Stretch operates autonomously without pre-programming SKU numbers, and new orders targeted 2023 and 2024 delivery.

• Early customers: DHL Supply Chain ($15 million pre-order), Gap, H&M, Performance Team; all 2022 units sold out
• Handles 50 lb packages with vacuum gripper; operates 16 hours on high-capacity battery without SKU programming
• Deployment within existing warehouse infrastructure completed in days; autonomous decision-making for package handling
• Footprint size of a pallet enables maneuverability in tight warehouse spaces