Amazon has declined to share how many robots it sold, but it’s unfortunate to see such an expensive, complex piece of technology become obsolete after less than a year.
Astro for Business could autonomously patrol spaces up to 5,000 square feet with an HD periscope and night vision, it could carry small devices, and, of course, was controllable by Amazon Alexa.
It’s likely that Amazon is hoping to one day release Astro to consumers with the generative AI version of Alexa (which is expected this year with a subscription fee).
But considering that it has taken Amazon more than two and a half years (and counting) and reportedly the work of over 800 people to make Astro generally available, plus the sudden demise of the business version, there are reasons to be hesitant about paying the high price and any subscription fees for a consumer Astro—if it ever comes out.
Astro’s development comes during a tumultuous time for Amazon’s devices business as it seeks to make Alexa a competitive and, critically, lucrative AI assistant.
Amazon’s Astro home robot faces an uphill climb toward any potential release or consumer demand.
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Amazon has declined to share how many robots it sold, but it’s unfortunate to see such an expensive, complex piece of technology become obsolete after less than a year.
Astro for Business could autonomously patrol spaces up to 5,000 square feet with an HD periscope and night vision, it could carry small devices, and, of course, was controllable by Amazon Alexa.
It’s likely that Amazon is hoping to one day release Astro to consumers with the generative AI version of Alexa (which is expected this year with a subscription fee).
But considering that it has taken Amazon more than two and a half years (and counting) and reportedly the work of over 800 people to make Astro generally available, plus the sudden demise of the business version, there are reasons to be hesitant about paying the high price and any subscription fees for a consumer Astro—if it ever comes out.
Astro’s development comes during a tumultuous time for Amazon’s devices business as it seeks to make Alexa a competitive and, critically, lucrative AI assistant.
Amazon’s Astro home robot faces an uphill climb toward any potential release or consumer demand.
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