Boston Dynamics launches Stretch Gen 2 unloading robot

1. 05:34
   The Robot Report

   Boston Dynamics releases Stretch Gen 2 unloading robot

   Boston Dynamics this week released the autonomous mobile unloading robot Stretch Gen 2, which can unload up to 1,000 boxes per hour, has a battery that can last two shifts, and fast-charges to 90% in about 75 minutes. The new machine reduces internal cabling by 81%, uses automotive-grade connectors and continuously rotating joints, and its gripper has independent valves and sensors for each suction cup, enabling it to grasp multiple boxes in a single motion. The company says software is updated monthly, and the most recent update increased the unloading rate of the in-service fleet by 24%; the complete machine has been deployed at multiple customer sites.

2. 05:32
   Automated Warehouse

   Boston Dynamics launches Stretch Gen 2 unloading robot, emphasizing uptime and maintainability

   Boston Dynamics this week launched its second-generation autonomous mobile unloading robot, Stretch Gen 2, which can unload up to 1,000 boxes per hour, has a battery that can last two shifts, and can charge to 90% in about 75 minutes.

1. 03:16
   Robotics 24/7

   Boston Dynamics launches Stretch Gen 2 autonomous mobile unloading robot

   Boston Dynamics has released Stretch Gen 2, its second-generation autonomous mobile unloading robot, with hardware and structural upgrades based on first-generation deployment data and more than 100,000 hours of operating data. The new machine reduces internal cabling by 81%, uses automotive-grade connectors, joints that can rotate continuously more than 360°, and an upgraded gripper. It can unload up to 1,000 boxes per hour, its battery can support two shifts, and fast charging takes about 75 minutes to 90%.

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