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Astro

Built by Amazon · United States

Updated May 2026·methodology
Astro

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.

Specifications

Category: Security
Speed
1 m/s
Weight
20.6 kg
Autonomy
semi-autonomous
Launch year
2021
Price
$1,600
Status
active

Detailed specifications

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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.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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