Seven months afterlaunch, Amazon isdiscontinuingits Astro for Business robot on September 25, 2024.
The company declined to say how many customers are impacted by the decision.
The Day 1 Edition Amazon Astro household robot will not be impacted by the business version’s discontinuation.
Astro for Business was a security solution combining robotics, smart security, and AI.
It retailed starting at $2,349.99.
There is also plenty of competition for security robots.
Cobalt Robotics, Knightscope, and SMP Robotics are all active in the business security robot space.
It could become a more comprehensive smart home hub and offer more sophisticated security features, for example.
