# Getting data collection working with stretch dex teleop + stretch\_ai

**URL:** <https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213>\
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**Created:** [January 27, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213 "2025-01-27T23:34:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![daphc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@daphc](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/daphc)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213/1 "2025-01-27T23:34:25Z")

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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](https://github.com/hello-robot/stretch_ai/blob/main/docs/data_collection.md).

I’m able to run the dex teleop follower on the robot (a Stretch 3) by running `./scripts/run_stretch_ai_ros2_bridge_server.sh` within the `stretch_ai` repo, and I can run the dex teleop leader on my computer with the command `python3 -m stretch.app.dex_teleop.ros2_leader --robot_ip <ip_address> --task-name default_task`. The GUI launches and I am able to start/stop recording by pressing the space bar. Neither script outputs any errors. However, the robot does not move when I use the teleop tongs with the webcam.

I have homed the robot by running `stretch_robot_home.py`. The webcam from the dex teleop kit is plugged into the computer and has been calibrated following the instructions [here](https://github.com/hello-robot/stretch_dex_teleop?tab=readme-ov-file#calibrate-the-logitech-c930e-webcam). I’ve also validated that the AR tags are being recognized by running `python3 webcam_teleop_interface.py`.

Any idea what I’m doing wrong? Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![bshah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hello-robot.com/bshah/32/55_2.png) [@bshah](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/bshah)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213/2 "2025-01-28T06:09:26Z")

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Hey @daphc, welcome to the Stretch forum! We’ll take a look to see if we can reproduce the issue and get back to you shortly.

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**Author:** ![Peiqi\_Liu1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hello-robot.com/peiqi_liu1/32/931_2.png) [@Peiqi\_Liu1](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Peiqi_Liu1)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213/3 "2025-01-31T17:29:00Z")

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Hello, unfortunately we cannot reproduce your problem and our data collection seems to be successful. You might schedule a support call with us through [email](mailto:support@hello-robot.com).

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**Author:** ![Vaishnavi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hello-robot.com/vaishnavi/32/1176_2.png) [@Vaishnavi](https://forum.hello-robot.com/u/Vaishnavi)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.hello-robot.com/t/getting-data-collection-working-with-stretch-dex-teleop-stretch-ai/1213/4 "2026-06-16T09:23:48Z")

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hello @daphc, I wanted to check if the issue is resolved if yes then can you please tell how did you solve it as I am currently facing the same problem