Stretch

Affordable mobile manipulator for home and research. Not a humanoid — it's a wheeled base with a telescoping arm. But it's the most accessible platform for mobile manipulation research under $25K. Listed pricing starts around $24,950 ($24,950). Stretch has moved past the announcement stage and is shipping to buyers. The published spec sheet puts it at 2 kg payload. As a US-made platform, Stretch faces no restrictions under the FCC Covered List ruling — relevant for American buyers comparing options. Designed around home, research, mobile manipulation.

Stretch 4 available now at $29,950. Open source. Mobile manipulator for home and research.