Amazon Astro: The Business Security Robot?

<p>Amazon has announced that Astro, its <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Amazon-Astro/dp/B078NSDFSB?tag=zdnet-buy-button-20">home-monitoring
robot</a>, is entering into the field of <a href="https://press.aboutamazon.com/2023/11/introducing-astro-for-business-a-customizable-security-solution-bringing-peace-of-mind-to-owners-of-small-and-medium-sized-businesses">business
security</a>. Buckle up, SMBs—Astro for Business is here to take care of
everything, minus the shrunken uniform, sunglasses and donuts.</p>
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<h1>Astro – From Household Buddy to Security Guard</h1>
<p><a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/tag/amazon/" target="_blank" rel="follow">Shopping and tech giant</a> Amazon has announced that Astro, the household robot, is shedding its domestic demeanor and
getting down to the business of securing …. businesses. With AI-driven person
recognition, an HD periscope camera with night vision, and the ability to
surveil 5,000 square feet—Astro for Business is no ordinary security guard;
it's a robotic sentinel, ala Robocop. But without the gun and harrowing back
story.</p><p><br></p>
<h2><span>Astro's Dynamic Patrols</span><br></h2>
<p>According to Amazon, Astro pirouettes through business premises with
the grace of a dancer, all powered by, you guessed it, <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com//">Artificial Intelligence (AI</a>) – at least that’s the plan -, mapping areas
up to 5,000 square feet. Its choreography includes scheduled patrols, custom
routes, and an eagle eye for blind spots. We’re envisaging coming in to find it
crashed at the bottom of a flight of stairs…</p>
<blockquote><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amazon is introducing a $2,350 version of its Astro robot aimed at businesses, trying to find new life for a product that has been slow to take off with consumers <a href="https://t.co/2vNAzORJ7V">https://t.co/2vNAzORJ7V</a></p>— Bloomberg (@business) <a href="https://twitter.com/business/status/1724807429144347029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
<h2>The Astro Secure Subscription</h2>
<p>For the true connoisseurs of security, the Astro Secure subscription
elevates the experience. Autonomous patrols, custom zones, and vigilant ears
tuned for detecting smoke alarms or shattering glass—Astro takes security to a
level where peace of mind meets cutting-edge technology.</p>
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<p>“Security continues to be a headache for business owners. According to
the National Retail Federation, businesses have faced losses of nearly $100
billion in 2022. But traditional security solutions can be too static or
expensive for what businesses need. We think Astro for Business can help with
that,” said Anthony Robson, head of product for Amazon Astro.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Real-World Testimonials</h2>
<p>We’ll sign off before we begin to sound like a telesales commercial,
but we’ll leave you with this:&nbsp;“Having
Astro has helped me sleep better at night,” said Jonathan Hebel, chief
operating officer of Hapa Group and part of the Astro for Business preview
program. “We use industrial ovens that, if not turned off properly, can easily
start a fire. I used to drive back to the office at all hours if I wasn’t
confident they were shut down. Now with Astro, I’m able to check in via live
view and triple-check that the ovens are off at any time — whether it’s 6 p.m.
or 2 a.m.”</p>
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<p>If you’re imagining shining white teeth, a “ping” sound and a thumbs up
all set over elevator music, then you’re not alone.</p>
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<p>In any case, Astro does seem like an interesting way to boost up your
security a little. And it’s possibly more effective than your average “mall cop”.</p><script async charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

This article was written by Louis Parks at www.financemagnates.com.