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Hello Robot to demo Stretch 4 home-assistance robot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Hello Robot CEO Aaron Edsinger will showcase the Stretch 4 robot on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The robot, launched in May, already sold out its first production run. Stretch 4 is a compact wheeled platform with a telescoping arm that can roll through human spaces and perform tasks such as feeding, closing blinds, and scratching an itch for users with severe mobility…

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  • Stretch 4 launched in May and its first production run sold out.
  • Demo will be on the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt Oct 13‑15, with ticket savings up to $200 before Sep 25.
  • Stretch 4 is a compact wheeled robot with a telescoping arm that helps users with severe mobility impairments feed, close blinds, or scratch an itch.

The live demo runs during the three‑day conference in San Francisco from October 13–15, with more than 10,000 attendees, 200+ sessions, 250+ speakers and 300+ exhibiting startups. Ticket buyers can save up to $200 if they register before September 25 11:59 p.m. PT, receive a 50% discount for a plus‑one, or get up to 30% off when bringing a group of four or more. Edsinger, who previously founded Meka Robotics and Redwood Robotics—both acquired by Google in 2013—and served as Google’s robotics director, emphasizes that Stretch 4 is built for real‑life usefulness rather than demo reels.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Aaron Edsinger brings Hello Robot’s Stretch 4 to life onstage

TechCrunch AI · 22 September 2026

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