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Amazon Astro

Amazon

“The vigilant butler of the connected home”

Can stand in for

Home security patrol officer · Smart home hub / voice assistant · Remote monitoring companion for elderly or vulnerable residents · Household errand runner and message relay

Strength 10
Dexterity 8
Autonomy 55
Empathy 65
IQ 70
How we rate our robots

Each robot is scored from 0 to 100 on five traits, based on its real specs. When in doubt we score low, never flattering.

  • Strength — Lifting capacity, payload and raw power — how heavy a load it can handle.
  • Dexterity — Fine motor skills: hands, manipulation precision and speed of movement.
  • Autonomy — How long and how independently it runs — battery life and self-direction.
  • Empathy — Social & emotional skills: voice, expressions and interaction with people.
  • IQ — On-board intelligence: perception, reasoning and ability to learn.

If it were human

“Like a friendly neighborhood watch captain who also happens to manage your calendar and answer every question you throw at them.”

Amazon Astro is a wheeled household robot developed by Amazon, designed to move freely around the home while serving as a mobile Alexa device, a security patrol unit, and a remote-monitoring companion — all in one compact, approachable package. It navigates autonomously around furniture and people, learning the layout of its home over time.

Its standout feature is a retractable periscope camera that can rise to peer over countertops or check on specific rooms, giving owners — or their family members — a literal eye inside the home from anywhere via a smartphone. Alexa integration means Astro can answer questions, play music, make calls, drop in on family, and control smart home devices as it rolls from room to room. It can also be set to patrol the home on a schedule or on demand, alerting owners to anything out of the ordinary.

Astro is not a manipulator: it has no arms and cannot pick things up or perform physical tasks. What it excels at is presence — being the attentive, always-on member of the household who keeps watch, relays messages, and brings the full power of the Alexa ecosystem wherever it goes. It is particularly well suited to households with elderly relatives living alone, remote workers who want a home check-in, or anyone who wants smarter, more mobile home monitoring.

Currently available by invitation only in the United States, Astro lives at the intersection of smart home assistant and home guardian. At the agency, we see it as the ideal candidate for families who want a connected, watchful presence without the complexity of a full humanoid robot.

Tech sheet

Creator
Amazon
Year
2021
Country
United States
Type
Wheeled home robot
Status
Available
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Features
  • Alexa built-in
  • Periscope camera
  • Autonomous navigation
  • Remote patrol
  • Wheels
  • Vision

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Amazon Astro robot?

Amazon Astro is a wheeled household robot built by Amazon. It combines autonomous home navigation, a mobile Alexa voice assistant, and a periscope security camera into a single device designed for everyday home use.

What can the Amazon Astro robot do?

The Amazon Astro robot can patrol your home autonomously, monitor rooms via its retractable periscope camera, relay video calls, control smart home devices, and respond to Alexa voice commands — all while moving freely around the house.

Who makes the Amazon Astro robot and where is it from?

The Amazon Astro robot is made by Amazon and was first introduced in 2021 in the United States. It is currently available by invitation only to US customers.

How much does the Amazon Astro robot cost and where can I buy it?

The Amazon Astro robot is sold by invitation only in the United States through Amazon. Pricing has been listed around $1,000 for an introductory tier, but availability and pricing may vary — check Amazon's official site for current details.

Does the Amazon Astro robot have arms or can it pick things up?

No — the Amazon Astro robot does not have arms or any manipulation capabilities. It is a wheeled platform focused on mobility, home monitoring, and voice-assistant functions rather than physical tasks.