We’ve already seen Boston Dynamics’ robots doing somersault, manouvering terrains, a pet dog like four legged robot and now, in the latest of its mind blowing additions comes “Handle Robot” handling logistics by Boston Dynamics. An official video released by the company features its robot, stacking boxes in a factory like a pro.
Now watch this satisfying video of Handle Robot as it stacks up the boxes perfectly.
This two-wheeled robot can pick up 5kg boxes from shelves, moves to a pile of boxes, and neatly stacks them using force control. Boston Dynamics says that Handle can work with boxes weighing up to 15kg, and stack up pallets that are 1.2 m wide and 1.7 m tall.
Many questions may arise in mind as to the number of jobs it might take away from logistics field. Yes, it is a Valid question.
Company claims that “Handle robot” is re imagined for logistics and sure it seems like one.