The Astro is a Security robot developed by Amazon (United States), launched 2021, listed at $1,600 USD (unverified).
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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.
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Viability
Astro for Business discontinued
Price
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Specifications
Category: Security- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 20.6 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Launch year
- 2021
- Price
- $1,600 USD
- Status
- active
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Company profile
- Funding raised
- $16.5M
- Founded
- 1994
Detailed specifications
Other9
- Sub Category
- household robot companion
- Max Speed M S
- 1
- Max Fleet Size
- 1
- Company Country
- US
- Software Platform
- Alexa
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Designed primarily as a home security robot that can autonomously patrol and investigate unusual events (breaking glass, fire alarm).,Can detect and record pets while owner is away.,Can assist elderly family members by checking on them and providing video calls.,Periscope camera telescopes upward for better room views and to check things like if oven is off or door is locked.,Cargo bin can carry items to other family members based on facial recognition.,Optional cup holder accessory sold separately.,Uses SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) for navigation.,Custom cliff sensors prevent falls down stairs; robot is limited to single floor.,Privacy features include physical button to disable camera, mics, and motion; LED lights up when streaming.,Ring Protect Pro cloud subscription required for video recording.,Works with Alexa ecosystem; may support Matter interoperability standard.,No compatibility with Siri or Google Assistant confirmed.,Purchasable by invitation only as of writing; no public launch announced.,Wi-Fi outage means alerts/notifications cease until connection restored.,Battery runtime is 'several hours' but exact spec not provided.
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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
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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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