Boston Dynamics Highlights Box-Moving Handle Robot Ahead of SpotMini Launch
Boston Dynamics reveals a purpose-built box-moving robot called Handle and announces its first-ever acquisition as it pushes toward commercial production of the SpotMini quadruped.
Boston Dynamics showcases new commercial applications for its robots as the company prepares to bring the SpotMini quadruped to market. CEO Marc Raibert reveals that the company is shifting toward a market-based approach while maintaining its legacy of building highly sophisticated balancing machines.
The company highlights its wheeled Handle robot as its first purpose-built system designed specifically for warehouse logistics. Using a newly acquired multi-suction cup gripper technology from its first-ever startup acquisition, Kinema, Handle quickly moves boxes from shelves to conveyor belts to tackle a massive global automation gap.
While Handle targets the logistical challenge of moving a trillion cubic feet of boxes annually, research-focused humanoid robots like Atlas remain a core part of the company's broader vision. Ultimately, the SpotMini remains the star of the show as Boston Dynamics edges closer to its official commercial debut.