World Economic Forum Names Hello Robot a 2026 Technology Pioneer
World Economic Forum Names Hello Robot a 2026 Technology Pioneer
Publish Date: 2026-06-10 06:00:00
Source Domain: www.businesswire.com
MARTINEZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hello Robot, the team behind the Stretch mobile manipulation platform, today announced its selection as a 2026 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The recognition underscores Hello Robot’s mission to build robots that truly serve people — from individuals with severe mobility impairments to older adults aging in place — at a moment when Physical AI is reshaping the future of general-purpose robotics.
The recognition underscores Hello Robot’s mission to build robots that truly serve people — from individuals with severe mobility impairments to older adults aging in place — at a moment when Physical AI is reshaping the future of general-purpose robotics.
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Each year, the World Economic Forum selects 100 Technology Pioneers, honoring early-stage companies whose breakthrough innovations are transforming business and society at large. Hello Robot is honored to be among this year’s cohort, representing a new generation of robotics companies that prioritize human benefit over spectacle — advancing practical, safe, and accessible robots designed to operate shoulder-to-shoulder with the people they serve.
“There has never been a more exciting time to push the boundaries of what technology can do for humanity. Some of the most meaningful innovations are those built around people,” said Verena Kuhn, Head of Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum. “As the Technology Pioneers programme celebrates its 26th year, we continue to champion start-ups that don’t just advance what’s technically possible, but direct that capability toward the world’s most urgent human needs.”
“The robotics world has spent years wowing us with highlight reels of machines doing the extraordinary. What’s been missing from the frame is the person the robot is actually supposed to help,” said Aaron Edsinger, co-founder and CEO of Hello Robot. “Being named a WEF Technology Pioneer is a meaningful validation that the world is ready for…
