The Stretch RE1 or RE2 comes with a set of command line tools that are helpful for introspection during general use or while troubleshooting issues. This page provides an overview of these tools. If you like, visit the [stretch_body](https://github.com/hello-robot/stretch_body/tree/master/tools/bin) repository to have a look under the hood.
The Stretch robot comes with a set of command line tools that are helpful for introspection during general use or while troubleshooting issues. This page provides an overview of these tools. If you like, visit the [stretch_body](https://github.com/hello-robot/stretch_body/tree/master/tools/bin) repository to have a look under the hood.
You can execute these commands from anywhere in the terminal. We recommend you to execute these commands as we follow each one of them. You can also find the description for the utility each tool provides by passing the optional '-h' flag along with the tool name in the terminal. For example, from anywhere in the terminal execute:
Congratulations on your Stretch RE2! This guide will get you started with your new robot.
Congratulations on your Stretch 2! This guide will get you started with your new robot.
## Safety
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* Manually moving the head and wrist. They will move but they want to go at their own speed.
* The lift will slowly descend when the robot is powered off. If the arm is retracted it may come to rest the tool on the base. If desired to hold the arm up when un-powered, the provided 'clip-clamp' can be clipped onto the mast below the shoulder to support it.
**NOTE**: The RE2 lift descends faster than the RE1. For the RE2 we recommend always attaching the clip-clamp prior to powering down the NUC computer
**NOTE**: The Stretch 2 lift descends faster than the Stretch RE1. For Stretch 2 we recommend always attaching the clip-clamp prior to powering down the NUC computer
The Stretch RE1 and RE2 are potentially dangerous machine with safety hazards. **If improperly used it can cause injury or death.**
The Stretch robots are potentially dangerous machines with safety hazards. **If improperly used they can cause injury or death.**
* **All users must carefully read the following safety information prior to using the robot.**
* Anyone near the robot who has not read this safety information must be closely supervised at all times and made aware that the robot could be dangerous.
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## Intended Use
**The Stretch RE1/RE2 (“Stretch”) are intended for use by researchers to conduct research in controlled indoor environments.** This product is not intended for other uses and lacks the required certifications for other uses, such as use in the home by consumers.
**The Stretch robots are intended for use by researchers to conduct research in controlled indoor environments.** This product is not intended for other uses and lacks the required certifications for other uses, such as use in a home environment by consumers.
## Safety Hazards
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### Sharp Edges
Stretch RE1/RE2 is a piece of laboratory equipment. As such, its structure has moderately sharp edges and corners that can be unsafe. These edges can get snagged during motion, or they may cause lacerations when sufficient force is applied to a person. Care should be taken when grasping or otherwise making contact with Stretch that a sharp corner or edge is not contacted.
The Stretch robot is a piece of laboratory equipment. As such, its structure has moderately sharp edges and corners that can be unsafe. These edges can get snagged during motion, or they may cause lacerations when sufficient force is applied to a person. Care should be taken when grasping or otherwise making contact with Stretch that a sharp corner or edge is not contacted.
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Please review the troubleshooting section of the [RE1 Battery Maintenance Guide](https://docs.hello-robot.com/0.2/stretch-hardware-guides/battery_maintenance_guide_re1/).
=== "Stretch RE2"
=== "Stretch 2"
Please review the troubleshooting section of the [RE2 Battery Maintenance Guide](https://docs.hello-robot.com/0.2/stretch-hardware-guides/battery_maintenance_guide_re2).
Please review the troubleshooting section of the [Stretch 2 Battery Maintenance Guide](https://docs.hello-robot.com/0.2/stretch-hardware-guides/battery_maintenance_guide_re2).
## RPC Transport Errors (Stretch doesn't respond to commands)