It brings together new advancements in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor technology, and voice and edge computing in a package that’s designed to be helpful and convenient.
A few of the ways that Astro can be used around the house is to check in on your home when you are away. For instance, Astro can move autonomously around your home, navigate to check in on specific areas, show you a live view of rooms through the Astro app, or even send alerts if it detects an unrecognized person. Astro brings the benefits of Alexa to you, including information, entertainment, smart home control, and more. It can follow you from room to room while playing your favorite shows, podcasts, or music. It can also find you to deliver reminders, let you know that a timer went off, snap a family photo, and notify you of incoming Alexa calls—with the ability to follow you around your home while you are on the call. The robot uses its digital eyes on its rotating display screen mounted on wheels, body movements, and expressive tones to communicate. You can also watch movies and TV shows as well as accept video calls on its rotating screen. Further, Astro’s personality not only helps it communicate intent and offer delightful experiences, but it also evokes emotions like empathy when people use the device. on its rotating screen. Additionally, Astro has been built with multiple safety features, and layers of privacy and security to keep you in control of your experience and keep your data safe. For example, Astro offers an advanced safety system, on-device processing, out of bounds zones, microphones/camera off button, and easy-to-see LED light when streaming video or audio to the cloud.
