GEN-1 Bagging Plushies in Warehouse

April 16, 2026

Mytra GEN-1 humanoid robot puts plushies into polybags in a New Hampshire warehouse. Retries bag opening show real smarts for logistics tasks.

Mytra’s GEN-1 humanoid robot is now working in a real warehouse outside its New Hampshire lab, handling the task of putting plushies into polybags.¹ This deployment marks a key step for commercial humanoid robots in logistics. The video demo has sparked interest online, with viewers noting its practical performance.

Company Behind GEN-1

Mytra, founded in 2024 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, focuses on warehouse automation with humanoid robots.² The startup raised $92 million in Series A funding from investors like Benchmark and Thrive Capital.³ Its goal is to automate warehouses end-to-end using general-purpose robots.¹

Already, Mytra has put robots into customer warehouses, showing early commercial success.⁴ This quick progress sets it apart in the competitive robotics field. Investors see potential in its focused approach.

GEN-1 Robot Specs

GEN-1 stands about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds.⁵ It has dexterous hands for delicate items like plush toys.¹ Designed for 24/7 use in production settings, it handles real-world demands.⁶

The robot became available commercially in late 2025 with deployments starting then.⁴ Its build supports tough warehouse conditions without constant oversight. Size and weight make it practical for shared spaces.

The Plushie Bagging Demo

In the demo, GEN-1 picks plushies and puts them into polybags on a moving conveyor.¹ What stands out is how it retries the microtask of opening the bag when the first try fails — it tries again and again until success.⁸ This persistence shows smart adaptability in dynamic settings.

Viewers praised handling misses while moving and clean execution.⁸ Some noted it took four tries to open the bag, but the retry logic makes it reliable. It’s impresive for non-lab conditions.

The AI likely tracks the conveyor’s movement for timing empty bags.⁶ This environmental awareness boosts efficiency. Such tasks mimic human pickers closely.

Technical Features

GEN-1 uses force/torque sensing in hands for gentle grips.⁵ Multi-modal AI models, trained on warehouse data, drive its actions.¹ Compliant actuators give human-like dexterity.⁷

Proprietary perception handles object detection reliably.⁶ Teleoperation collects data for AI upgrades.⁴ These elements enable sustained operation.

Deployment and Apps

Running outside the lab in New Hampshire, GEN-1 proves real viability.¹ It targets e-commerce fulfillment for picking and packing.¹ Helps 3PL and direct-to-consumer ops.⁴

Automates repetitive tasks to fight labor shortages.⁷ Scales operations without more hires.⁶ Cycle times match human speeds for bagging.⁶

Vs Other Robots

Unlike fixed arms from RightHand Robotics, GEN-1 offers whole-body mobility.⁹ Compared to Figure 01, it tunes for warehouse needs.¹⁰ This focus aids logistics wins. Humanoids like this shift from specialized gear.

Paths Forward / Looking Ahead

Mytra eyes GEN-2 in 2026 with better speed and handling.⁴ Plans include full warehouse fleets for end-to-end work.¹ Data from deployments will refine AI over time.⁶ Thousands of units could roll out across North America.³

This trajectory promises broader automation in logistics.³ As robots like GEN-1 mature, warehouses gain reliability without human limits. Economic gains follow from 24/7 runs and less downtime. The sector stands to transform quietly but surely.

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