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MOBILE / HELLO ROBOT
Hello Robot Stretch 4
Mobile manipulator with a telescoping arm, calibrated sensing and open software.
Commercially offered$29,950 listed (USD)
Listed base package includes compliant gripper, battery, power supply, teleoperation controllers, tools and cables. Docking, optional Jetson, shipping and taxes are separate.
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THE INTENDED JOB
Who it is for.
Research embodied AI and manipulation in human-scale spaces.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Extended-arm payload
- 2.5 kg
- Development
- ROS 2 and Python SDK
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Read the small print.
It changes the picture.
- Manufacturer purchasing terms currently limit certification to laboratory and research use.
- Docking station and optional onboard Jetson are separately priced accessories.
- Use the Stretch 4 data sheet for configuration planning; older Stretch 3 specifications should not be substituted.
- Confirm the exact edition, current destination availability and delivered price with the seller. A listed product is not a live-stock guarantee.
LIVING WITH THE HARDWARE
What ownership involves.
- Assembly
- Plan mounting, commissioning and a controlled first test before operation.
- Computer & setup
- Confirm installed compute and acceleration needs; optional Jetson upgrade costs extra.
- Connectivity
- Confirm documented interfaces and network requirements for the delivered configuration.
- Development access
- Open-source ROS 2 and Python SDK are listed by the manufacturer.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & further reading
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