# Latest **URL:** https://forum.hello-robot.com/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.hello-robot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hello-robot.com/categories.md) --- ## [Summer 2026 with Stretch](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/summer-2026-with-stretch/1524)
**Author:** [@Shwarma0207](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Shwarma0207)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/summer-2026-with-stretch/1524 "2026-08-14T16:23:40Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Ishaan. Through my internship this past summer, I had the chance to work with Stretch in the context of finding use cases in assistive technology. Going into the internship, I had just finishe… --- ## [Lightweight Stretch 3 Data Recorder for Dex Teleop](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/lightweight-stretch-3-data-recorder-for-dex-teleop/1523)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Koubi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Jason_Koubi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/lightweight-stretch-3-data-recorder-for-dex-teleop/1523 "2026-08-11T17:07:36Z")
We’ve been working on a lightweight Stretch 3 data collection workflow for imitation learning built directly on top of standalone Stretch Dex Teleop. The recorder runs without ROS 2 and keeps dependencies on the robot m… --- ## [Battery Replacement Options for a Stretch RE2 Upgraded to RE3](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/battery-replacement-options-for-a-stretch-re2-upgraded-to-re3/1517)
**Author:** [@david](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/david)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/battery-replacement-options-for-a-stretch-re2-upgraded-to-re3/1517 "2026-07-13T19:00:29Z")
Hello, I have a Stretch RE2 that was upgraded to RE3 using the official upgrade kit. Recently, the batteries have been discharging much faster than before, so I am considering replacing them. I am located in South Kor… --- ## [Stretch 3 Charging Station Dimensions](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-3-charging-station-dimensions/1516)
**Author:** [@Shwarma0207](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Shwarma0207)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-3-charging-station-dimensions/1516 "2026-06-26T17:57:15Z")
Hello all, I’m playing around with the auto-park script on GitHub, but every time the robot drives into the charging station, the dock flexes and bends back against the wall. I want to 3D print a solid filler block to … --- ## [Data collection with stretch 3 dex teleop kit](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/data-collection-with-stretch-3-dex-teleop-kit/1514)
**Author:** [@Vaishnavi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Vaishnavi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/data-collection-with-stretch-3-dex-teleop-kit/1514 "2026-06-17T00:51:24Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to collect data using the stretch 3 dex teleop kit through the stretch\_ai git repo but I am running into few issues with it first the arm lift as it is reaching a maximum of nearly 0.37 and t… --- ## [Grasp Object Demo Issues](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/grasp-object-demo-issues/1513)
**Author:** [@Shwarma0207](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Shwarma0207)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/grasp-object-demo-issues/1513 "2026-06-17T00:12:09Z")
Hello, I was having trouble getting the grasp objects demo to work for Stretch3. Specifically, the keyboard teleop is not triggering, despite saying that the grasp demo has launched. I’m new to the Stretch platform, onl… --- ## [Getting data collection working with stretch dex teleop + stretch\_ai](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213)
**Author:** [@daphc](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/daphc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213 "2026-06-16T09:23:48Z")
Hi, I am trying to set up data collection with the new Stretch dexterous teleop kit, and have been following the instructions outlined in the readme. I’m able to run the dex teleop follower on the robot (a Stretch 3) by… --- ## [Shut down and guide the robot to move and dock at the docking stationn](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/shut-down-and-guide-the-robot-to-move-and-dock-at-the-docking-stationn/1512)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/shut-down-and-guide-the-robot-to-move-and-dock-at-the-docking-stationn/1512 "2026-06-11T17:57:55Z")
Hello again, I am currently working in a new environment with the Stretch robot 3, where the lab is quieter and the lighting is better. The first thing I want to do is write code, or use existing code, if available, to … --- ## [Issue regarding the charging of stretch 3 robot](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/issue-regarding-the-charging-of-stretch-3-robot/1510)
**Author:** [@Vaishnavi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Vaishnavi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/issue-regarding-the-charging-of-stretch-3-robot/1510 "2026-05-27T16:34:54Z")
Currently I am trying to charge the stretch 3 robot coming from storage. Initially I have kept it on AGM mode for nearly 5-6 hours but I have observe that the modes are switching between AGM and the standby . The power … --- ## [Introducing Stretch 4!](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/introducing-stretch-4/1505)
**Author:** [@bmatulevich](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/bmatulevich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/introducing-stretch-4/1505 "2026-05-12T06:42:16Z")
Hello from Hello Robot! Since we first launched Stretch in 2020, we have been amazed by how all of you have pushed its limits, making Stretch one of the most widely used mobile manipulators in the world with a growing b… --- ## [Nav2 Goal Rotation Issue](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/nav2-goal-rotation-issue/1500)
**Author:** [@jsh](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/jsh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/nav2-goal-rotation-issue/1500 "2026-05-11T18:05:51Z")
I am facing a problem with my differential-drive robot navigation using ROS2 Humble Nav2. One channel if my motor driver for backward motion is not working, so I disconnected the backward command. Because of this, the r… --- ## [BasicNavigator Spin action](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/basicnavigator-spin-action/1497)
**Author:** [@gregory\_sin](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/gregory_sin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/basicnavigator-spin-action/1497 "2026-05-11T17:48:45Z")
Hello, I am trying to use the Spin action for the BasicNavigator. I am able to successfully use the followWaypoints method. But, when I try using the Spin action (either in python script or commandline): ros2 action se… --- ## [Pick-and-Place Demo – Robot Stuck During Place / Hand-Over Task](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/pick-and-place-demo-robot-stuck-during-place-hand-over-task/1496)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/pick-and-place-demo-robot-stuck-during-place-hand-over-task/1496 "2026-05-11T17:15:31Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve been running multiple pick-and-place demonstrations with Stretch (ball pickup and hand-over to a person). Most of the time the robot successfully detects and grasps the object, but I’m experiencing … --- ## [Mapping and Navigation](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/mapping-and-navigation/1495)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/mapping-and-navigation/1495 "2026-05-11T17:14:06Z")
Hello, I am trying to do mapping and navigation in a new environment, but the gamepad is not working. --- ## [3d printed part to connect D435i head to navigation camera](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/3d-printed-part-to-connect-d435i-head-to-navigation-camera/1490)
**Author:** [@Egg\_Cag](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Egg_Cag)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/3d-printed-part-to-connect-d435i-head-to-navigation-camera/1490 "2026-05-08T23:16:54Z")
Hello, We have a Stretch 2 that has the stretch\_teleop\_kit head part and wide-eye camera on it, and I was wondering if it would be possible for me to get the 3d printed parts for the wide-eye camera to mount directly on… --- ## [Stretch 2 workspace update fail due to realsense apt](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-2-workspace-update-fail-due-to-realsense-apt/1485)
**Author:** [@Egg\_Cag](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Egg_Cag)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-2-workspace-update-fail-due-to-realsense-apt/1485 "2026-05-08T23:15:22Z")
Hello, I am currently failing to run stretch\_web\_teleop (running cd ~/ament\_ws/src/stretch\_web\_teleop/ then ./launch\_interface.sh, and as a possible fix I saw at ( Web\_teleop demo got stucked in loading page - #2 by hel… --- ## [Navigation and Arm Movement](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/navigation-and-arm-movement/1493)
**Author:** [@gregory\_sin](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/gregory_sin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/navigation-and-arm-movement/1493 "2026-04-28T23:12:53Z")
Hi hello robot team, I am trying to run the nav2 mapping stack while also running the visual servoing demo. I am running into the issue where both processes can’t get access to the robot body at the same time. Is there … --- ## [Data Collection for Stretch (Dex teleop)](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/data-collection-for-stretch-dex-teleop/1494)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/data-collection-for-stretch-dex-teleop/1494 "2026-04-28T17:50:41Z")
Hello. I am finding it difficult and feel confused about getting started with this demo, given the large number of required steps. How can I get started the right way? --- ## [How can I route Stretch robot TTS audio to my PC speakers instead of the robot’s onboard speaker?](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/how-can-i-route-stretch-robot-tts-audio-to-my-pc-speakers-instead-of-the-robot-s-onboard-speaker/1487)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/how-can-i-route-stretch-robot-tts-audio-to-my-pc-speakers-instead-of-the-robot-s-onboard-speaker/1487 "2026-04-28T17:45:55Z")
Hi everyone, I am running stretch.app.ai\_pickup with --use\_llm and controlling the robot remotely from my workstation (Ubuntu PC). By default, when the robot executes a "say" command, the audio plays from the robot’s o… --- ## [Stretch RE1 - No Boot/Black Screen after NVMe File System Failure](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-re1-no-boot-black-screen-after-nvme-file-system-failure/1491)
**Author:** [@MathiasBAIR](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/MathiasBAIR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-re1-no-boot-black-screen-after-nvme-file-system-failure/1491 "2026-04-27T20:19:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m seeking help with a boot failure on my Stretch RE1. Currently, when I power on the robot, the LiDAR begins to spin, but the monitor remains black (though it detects a signal). I am unable to reach the U… --- ## [The position or the shape of the object](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/the-position-or-the-shape-of-the-object/1489)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/the-position-or-the-shape-of-the-object/1489 "2026-04-21T18:45:23Z")
Hello, Does the shape or position of an object affect the execution of a task? For instance, when running the command python -m stretch.app.ai\_pickup --use\_llm to pick up a book, I notice that the gripper fails to grasp… --- ## [CUDA Out of Memory Error when running ai\_pickup with --use\_llm](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/cuda-out-of-memory-error-when-running-ai-pickup-with-use-llm/1486)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/cuda-out-of-memory-error-when-running-ai-pickup-with-use-llm/1486 "2026-04-20T23:26:00Z")
Hello, When I stopped the running by clich ctrl+z then run this command again: python -m stretch.app.ai\_pickup --use\_llm I still got this error as shown in screenshot: Do i need every time to run: nvidia-smi then … --- ## [How do I add custom Mujoco environments to docker install of stretch\_ros2/stretch\_simulation](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/how-do-i-add-custom-mujoco-environments-to-docker-install-of-stretch-ros2-stretch-simulation/1479)
**Author:** [@jimmy](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/jimmy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/how-do-i-add-custom-mujoco-environments-to-docker-install-of-stretch-ros2-stretch-simulation/1479 "2026-04-20T22:31:32Z")
Hi, I am getting started in using the docker installation of the stretch mujoco simulation and am wondering if I can upload a custom mujoco scene or even just a plain scene where the robot starts at the origin on a a ba… --- ## [Unable to find depth camera](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/unable-to-find-depth-camera/1477)
**Author:** [@ZachNobles](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/ZachNobles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/unable-to-find-depth-camera/1477 "2026-04-20T16:53:05Z")
Hello, I recently ran into an issue where the depth camera topic was publishing all 0s, so I ran stretch\_camera\_streams\_check.py and got this output: For use with S T R E T C H (R) from Hello Robot Inc. ---------------… --- ## [Struggle with startup with stretch robot](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/struggle-with-startup-with-stretch-robot/1451)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/struggle-with-startup-with-stretch-robot/1451 "2026-04-16T21:24:04Z")
Hello, I’m having trouble starting the practical test for my Stretch-robot 3. Can someone help me or send me videos or anything else that might be helpful? --- ## [NAV2 Stack + Aruco Alignment](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/nav2-stack-aruco-alignment/1480)
**Author:** [@JonathanDistler25](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/JonathanDistler25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/nav2-stack-aruco-alignment/1480 "2026-04-15T20:23:11Z")
I was trying to use the Nav2 stack to navigate towards a preset Aruco marker, then I was hoping to use the aruco\_align functionality to align the Stretch RE1 with the aruco marker for a pick task. However, it seems like … --- ## [Troubles Turning Stretch On](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/troubles-turning-stretch-on/1484)
**Author:** [@allib](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/allib)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/troubles-turning-stretch-on/1484 "2026-04-15T17:17:42Z")
I am having trouble turning on my Stretch. My Stretch 2 was working normally yesterday and was plugged in to charge the same way we have always done. When I went to power it on today, I left it plugged in charging and h… --- ## [Wep-Teleoperate issues](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/wep-teleoperate-issues/1483)
**Author:** [@Mallak\_Alqaisi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Mallak_Alqaisi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/wep-teleoperate-issues/1483 "2026-04-13T21:25:24Z")
Hi Jason, I wanted to let you know what I found: when I tried to move and lift the arm, it didn’t respond to the movement, and this what appeared. --- ## [About teleop twist keyboard i controling robot](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/about-teleop-twist-keyboard-i-controling-robot/1478)
**Author:** [@jaj](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/jaj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/about-teleop-twist-keyboard-i-controling-robot/1478 "2026-04-13T17:17:28Z")
I have a problem when I try to control my robot using keyboard. The robot first takes so much time to response then when it responds, it lags and sometimes drives forward when I ask backward , sometimes it drives when I … --- ## [Stretch RE2 – Arm Not Extending & Gripper Not Closing (Broken 3D-Printed Parts)](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-re2-arm-not-extending-gripper-not-closing-broken-3d-printed-parts/1481)
**Author:** [@Antara\_Shah](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Antara_Shah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/stretch-re2-arm-not-extending-gripper-not-closing-broken-3d-printed-parts/1481 "2026-04-09T02:14:52Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having a couple of issues with our Stretch robot and wanted to ask for advice. The arm is stiff and won’t extend. When I opened it up, the 3D-printed bearings looked broken (photos attached). The grip… [Next page](https://forum.hello-robot.com/latest.md?page=1)