Amazon Astro presents a cute Household Robot with Alexa, a Retractable camera, and more

It has been rumored for some time, now it is official: Amazon has introduced its new home monitoring robot Astro. The manufacturer promises that it has more to offer than just Alexa on wheels.

Definitely, the cutest new smart home security product that Amazon has made today goes by the name of Astro. It is a new household robot that Amazon presented at its press event in addition to Echo Show 15, Halo View fitness tracker, and many other new products.

Astro is a small household robot that, according to Amazon, can do more than just be an Alexa on wheels. The smart home security device is somewhat reminiscent of the sled of a cylinder vacuum cleaner with a display screwed on. It is not only movable but also shows eyes with different emotions.

Astro is intended to be used primarily for monitoring one’s own home, similar to the Ring Always Home Cam flying drone. Amazon Astro can be controlled via an app. With live access to the cameras, your own home can be monitored when you are not there yourself.

The robot can be sent specifically to individual rooms in order to e.g. B. to watch the elderly, children, or pets. To expand the viewing angle from the ground, a periscope camera can be extended, which then provides a better overview at a significantly higher height. In combination with Ring Protect Pro, Astro can also be used to patrol the house independently and send a notification in the event of unusual observations.

In addition to the integrated Alexa with the usual well-known functions and artificial intelligence, Amazon has also attached great importance to the protection of privacy. Among other things, there are restricted zones and a “Do not disturb” function, and most of the data should be processed locally.

Amazon Astro price and availability

Inquisitive customers can buy the small household robot for $999.99 via a day-one invitation through Amazon.com. Later it will cost $1,499.