Hello Robot is recognized by World Economic Forum as a tech pioneer
Stretch helps user Keith, who has regained some independence after a spinal cord injury. Source: Hello Robot The World Economic Forum yesterday named Hello Robot Inc. as a 2026 Technology Pioneer. The company has developed the Stretch mobile manipulator to aid older adults and people with disabilities, demonstrating the potential of physical AI. “There has never been a more exciting time to push the boundaries of what technology can do for humanity,” said Verena Kuhn, head of innovat
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