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The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.

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Jun 4, 2026 at 15:05 TechCrunch

Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people’s homes? Hello Robot is.

The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.

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