The Astro is a Security robot developed by Amazon (United States), launched 2021, listed at $1,600 USD (unverified).
RoboScore
Strong evidence
No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
5 of 9 signals present
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Weighted factors
average of the 5 scored · blanks don't count
Ranked #10 of 52 in the Security standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #7 · worst #15
One day of that is about Astro itself:
- 8 Aug Robo Score rose 3.29 — its evidence changed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 52 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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Overview
Astro is an autonomous home monitoring robot that can assist in security, eldercare, and household tasks, equipped with advanced sensors for navigation and local area mapping.
At a glance
- Built for security patrol and eldercare assistance
- Used across residential and small business
- Navigates using LiDAR SLAM
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Public API for integration
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Astro for Business discontinued
Price
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Availability
Specifications
Category: Security- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 20.6 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2021
- Price
- $1,600 USD
- Status
- active
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Company profile
- Founded
- 1994
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Sub Category
- household robot companion
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed M S
- 1
Controls & integration4
- Max Fleet Size
- 1
- Software Platform
- Alexa
- Training Required
- none
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Buying & support1
- Availability Status
- available
Who runs it· deployment evidence
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Company milestones
- Oct 2024DeploymentAstro for Business discontinued
- Sep 2021LaunchAstro announced as a home robot
- 2023LaunchAstro for Business launched
- 2023LaunchLaunch of Proteus Robot
- 2022DeploymentRing security pilot with Astro
- 2012LaunchDeployment of Robots in Fulfillment Centers
- 2012AcquisitionAcquired by Amazon
- 2003FundingInitial Funding as Kiva Systems
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Astro?
- The Astro is developed by Amazon, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Astro?
- The Astro is a Security robot made by Amazon.
- How much does the Astro cost?
- The Astro is listed at $1,600 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Amazon — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Astro launched?
- The Astro was launched in 2021.
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