Amazon's Astro home robot has fans but looks destined for the 'trash heap.' Why it's trying again
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The original Astro, announced in 2021, was a wheeled Alexa-powered device that Amazon pitched as a household helper, but critics questioned its utility and the company has kept expectations modest. The new team suggests Amazon still sees a long-term market for domestic robots despite the mixed reception. What to watch next: whether the new product targets a lower price point or a sharper use case than Astro, and how Amazon positions it alongside Alexa's growing generative-AI capabilities.
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