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Boston Dynamics rebuilds Stretch around real warehouse failures

What changedStretch Gen 2 is a mobile robot that unloads boxes from trailers. Boston Dynamics says data from more than 100,000 operating hours guided a redesign focused on uptime, simpler repairs and fewer electrical faults.

Boston Dynamics Stretch Gen 2 mobile warehouse robot with a long robotic arm and suction gripper.

The useful part

Why it matters

Useful warehouse robotics is increasingly an uptime and serviceability problem, not just a clever-demonstration problem.

Keep in mind

Good to know

The operating figures and reliability improvements are company-reported and need validation in each customer’s warehouse.

Evidence

Primary source

Boston Dynamics

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