Larry Dignan
for Between the Lines
| September 28, 2021
| Topic: Hardware
While Astro may be pricey rest assured that Amazon will bring prices down over time. Amazon cited home security as a use case, but aging in place will be a much larger trend. Robots like Astro can check in on elderly relatives and connect to a bevy of other Amazon services.
Amazon Astro.
Key Astro features include:
Integration with Alexa Together, a service designed to connect family members remotely and call for help if needed. Integration with Ring and Alexa. Astro has simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology to avoid obstacles. A dedicated safety processor. On-device processing. Ability to turn microphones and cameras off.
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Larry Dignan
for Between the Lines
| September 28, 2021
| Topic: Hardware