Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but its no Rosey the RobotNEW YORK -- Amazon's new robot can hear, see and follow you around the the home, but its no Rosey the Robot. The $1,000 robot, which will be sent out to customers later this year, was one of a slew of gadgets Amazon unveiled Tuesday as part of its annual event ahead of the holidays. Amazon executive David Limp asked the 17-inch (43-centimeter) tall robot to come on stage during the virtual event, then asked it to beatbox. Amazon said a limited number of the Astro will be sold, but didn't provide a number. Besides the robot, Amazon also unveiled a picture frame-like screen that can be hung to a wall and has Amazon's Alexa voice assistant built in.

Source: ABC News September 28, 2021 19:07 UTC