Amazon Astro

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Amazon Astro
DeveloperAmazon
ManufacturerAmazon
TypeDomestic robot and Smart speaker
Release dateLate 2021
Operating systemFire OS and Linux
Display10.1in 800p HD Screen
InputVoice commands and visual commands

Amazon Astro, often shortened to Astro, is an American brand of domestic robots developed by Amazon.[1] The device is designed to help users with a range of tasks from home security monitoring to assisting for the care of elderly people who are living remotely.[2] The system can follow a person from room to room playing music, podcasts, and shows.[3]

Features[]

Tom's Guide called the device "Alexa on wheels" and everything available on the Amazon Echo Show 10 is on this new device. The Astro has visual ID and should be able to recognize different family members and send an alert if the device sees someone in the home it does not recognize.[4] It comes with several accessories sold separately such as a detachable cup holder to carry other items like a Ziploc container, the , and a Furbo Dog Camera that tosses treats to pets.[5] This household robot runs FireOS and Linux to create a seamless experience with other Amazon devices and Ring products.

[6] Astro can roam your house and respond to Ring security alerts.[7]

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References[]

  1. ^ Palmer, Annie; Leswing, Kif; Haselton, Todd (2021-09-28). "Amazon announces Astro home robot that roams around your house". CNBC. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  2. ^ "Amazon Launches Astro the Home Robot - September 29, 2021". Daily News Brief. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. ^ Seifert, Dan (2021-09-28). "SAY HELLO TO ASTRO, ALEXA ON WHEELS". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  4. ^ Prospero, Mike (2021-09-28). "Amazon Astro robot release date, price and everything it can do". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  5. ^ "Everything to know about Amazon Astro Household Robot". JD Squad. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  6. ^ Introducing Amazon Astro – Household Robot for Home Monitoring, with Alexa, retrieved 2021-11-04
  7. ^ "Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
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