Stretch 4 Robot Helps People With Disabilities for $29,950

A robotics company just made their home assistant robot twice as fast, taller, and smarter while keeping it affordable enough to fit in the back of your car.

Hello Robot released Stretch 4, a mobile robot designed to help people with severe disabilities live more independently at home. Priced at $29,950, the new model addresses a critical need for people in powered wheelchairs who need assistance with daily tasks.

The biggest upgrade? Stretch 4 can finally see everything around it. The robot features two hemispherical 3D sensors and special cameras that eliminate blind spots, a major safety concern for robots working around children and pets.

"These robots are fairly blind and dumb about people today," said Aaron Edsinger, CEO of Hello Robot. The new sensor system means Stretch 4 can safely navigate chaotic home environments with stairs, cords, and moving family members.

The robot moves twice as fast as its predecessor and reaches 10% higher. That extra height matters for people in powered wheelchairs, whose heads sit higher off the ground. Despite being bigger and stronger, Stretch 4 maintains safety through smart design that keeps its weight low to prevent tipping.

Portability remained a key priority. Users can remove the 30-pound battery pack to make transport easier. The robot fits in a standard car trunk and can be pushed into a closet when not needed.

Users control Stretch 4 through a simple mobile phone app. The robot features swappable grippers, allowing it to switch between delicate tasks and heavier lifting. It runs for eight hours on a single charge and returns to its docking station automatically.

Why This Inspires

Henry Evans, a non-verbal person with quadriplegia who has tested Stretch robots, praised the new model's versatility and intuitive controls. His real-world feedback helped shape features that truly matter for people with severe mobility limitations.

Over 1,000 researchers and developers in 23 countries have worked with Stretch robots since 2020. Their collective efforts are building a future where affordable assistive robots become as common in homes as smartphones, giving independence back to people who need it most.

Stretch 4 is available now, bringing practical robotic assistance one step closer to the people who will benefit most.