A Amazon on Tuesday announced several new products: Alexa for the wall, fitness bracelet, drone “home” and Astro, his virtual robot assistant who just needs to talk … But well, he can make video calls as soon as he speaks (somehow. But he still has no hands to bring food *.
Delivered at an impressive $ 999 price tag, Astro this is – as the title says – Alexa On wheels. It has functions virtual assistant, can send messages, reminders, support video calls, dance (as shown in the video) and even follow you if you need to.
When it comes to support for video calls, its 12MP camera goes beyond the “simple function” of capturing you in contact with someone. It is connected to a cable that can be raised up to 107cm for house scanning. On video Amazon shows this functionality Astro in three situations, two of which have the same goal – to investigate possible intruders. In the first, a couple checks to see if the stove switch is turned on at home through a camera. Then it’s time for Astro identify an unfamiliar person entering the house. The owner of the robot receives a message and confirms that it is a dog owner. Finally, Astro he hears a noise and goes to the place to investigate. This time a raccoon invades the kitchen. owner robot activates the alarm and scares the animal away.
It is very interesting that Astro you can go alone to “your bed.” It (not in the shape of a dog) detects when the battery is low and can reach the charger. Like these automatic vacuum cleaners, it has sensors to avoid collisions with other objects. And it even forms a map in your memory. he uses
* He may not bring food, but his / her partner / partner can send him / her through the cargo hold Astro drink for you. The compartment holds up to 2 kg and is customizable. You can attach the cup holder / bottle holder cover or leave it free for other expenses.
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