Amazon’s robot is just an Alexa on wheels

Amazon Astro is a household robot that will cost $ when it goes on sale (you can request an invite to test it for $1,000 right now). Designed mainly as a mobile camera for home security, it’s also an Alexa smart speaker on wheels. While an innovative concept, without any arms there’s really not a lot this robot can do. Here’s a look at what it’s like to live with Amazon’s home robot Astro. Read the full review here: If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy: You can get the Amazon Astro Robot here: Subscribe:  Like The Verge on Facebook:  Follow on Twitter:  Follow on Instagram:  The Vergecast Podcast:  Decoder with Nilay Patel:   More about our podcasts:  Read More:  Community guidelines:  Wallpapers from The Verge:  Subscribe to Verge Science on YouTube, a new home base for our explorations into the future of science: