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Stretch 4
Coverage of Stretch 4 in the Nexus archive.
Hello Robotorganization1humanoid robotstopic1omnidirectional basetopic1powered wheelchairstopic1home pilot deploymentstopic1VLM grasping demostopic1Brenda Marquisperson1Brian Marquisperson1Robbietopic1University of New Hampshireorganization1National Institute on Agingorganization1Momotaz Begumperson1dementiatopic1
- A wheeled robot may beat humanoids into your home
Hello Robot's Stretch 4 is a wheeled robot designed for home and workplace assistance, prioritizing practical navigation and safety over humanoid form. It uses an omnidirectional base for maneuverability in tight spaces and is currently intended for research, development, and laboratory use, with planned home pilot deployments.
- A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?
A robot named Robbie (Stretch 4) assists Brenda and Brian Marquis, a couple with physical and cognitive disabilities, with daily tasks like exercise and reminders to eat. The robot, developed by the University of New Hampshire's lab with National Institute on Aging funding, highlights potential for addressing home care aide shortages amid an aging population.