HN links it as the official demo showing what Stretch actually does, though some commenters point out its limits, such as picking boxes from one side.
Boston Dynamics introduces Stretch, a prototype robot that moves boxes in warehouses and distribution centers. Its mobile base lets it unload trucks, build pallets and assemble orders.
“I find the introduction video [0] better shows what it does/can do.” (HN, 2021)
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I find the introduction video [0] better shows what it does/can do. So... I guess inserters [1] are a thing, wonder how long until we get the tech for fast and stack inserters. Glad we skipped the burners, good strategy as it is such a mess to reconfigure. 0: [this video] 1: [link]
Here's the video Boston Dynamics released, showing the robot in action: [this video] As far as I can see, boxes are picked up from one side, or the top. Some boxes would collapse due to this uneven distribution of force - a human worker would normally pick up a box from both sides, or the bottom.
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