Amazon hardware chief says the Astro home robot started as a security device and ‘evolved to cover much more’

CNBC October 1, 2021
Annie Palmer

Key Points

– Dave Limp, Amazon’s top hardware executive, told CNBC how the company’s home robot, called Astro, “evolved.”

– Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the roving robot that can patrol your home autonomously, answer commands and serve up reminders.

Amazon’s Dave Limp, who runs the e-retailer’s hardware division, said the company’s jump into home robots this week started with a focus on security and then developed into a product that can also deliver a drink or take a video call.

“We wrote a document where we thought customers especially would like the security aspects of a home robot,” Limp told CNBC’s Jon Fortt in an interview that aired Friday on “TechCheck.” “It since has evolved to cover much more surface...

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