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Stretch the Warehouse Robot

We’ve already started seeing robots being integrated in the warehouse environment and with e-commerce sales skyrocketing around the world, fulfillment centers need all the help they can get to fulfill orders.

Now, Boston Dynamics, more known for their dancing robots, are entering into the ring with their own warehouse robot, named: Stretch.

Stretch is able to grab/carry boxes and shrink-wrap packages [via Emerging Brew].

Boston Dynamics is ready to take orders for Stretch.

Look for a Stretch robot at a warehouse near you.

 

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