DHL agrees to deploy 1,000+ additional Stretch robots
Having deployed Stretch in North America in 2023, DHL signed an MoU in May 2025 for over 1,000 more units, expanding from unloading to case picking.
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Mobile manipulator that automates unloading boxes from trucks and containers, rated by the maker at up to 700 cases per hour.
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Published prices converted at USD 1 = JPY 150, CNY 1 = JPY 21, EUR 1 = JPY 165 for reference. Tax, shipping, duties, support and certification differ by source, so we quote the landed total in Japan.
| Form factor | Mobile manipulator |
|---|---|
| Status | Mass production |
| Other | Up to 700 cases/hour unloading (vendor figure) |
Specs are based on maker publications and press reports; real performance depends on configuration and environment. Prices vary with exchange rates, configuration, shipping, duties and support, so we provide final figures by quote.
MAKER
Boston Dynamics
🇺🇸 United States ・ Waltham, Massachusetts ・ Founded 1992
Veteran robot maker serving inspection, logistics and manufacturing with Spot, Stretch and Atlas
Learn moreHaving deployed Stretch in North America in 2023, DHL signed an MoU in May 2025 for over 1,000 more units, expanding from unloading to case picking.
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