Robotics & Automation
Latest in Robotics & Automation· Nov 8
Amazon is rebuilding its robotics unit around a redesigned Astro after the original home robot failed commercially, betting that reformulating the product rather than abandoning it will unlock consumer demand. The company faces the same fundamental obstacle that sank version one: consumers have not embraced household robots despite years of industry investment, and the price-to-utility gap remains unresolved. Success depends on whether Amazon identifies a genuine use case that justifies the cost; failure would confirm that consumer home robotics remain marginal despite sustained tech sector capital.
Development and deployment of robotic systems, automation technologies, and training methodologies for autonomous machines in industrial and commercial applications.
6 events tracked
- Single source4 days ago
Amazon rebuilds robotics unit despite Astro's commercial failure
Amazon relaunches Astro home robot after initial market failure, betting on consumer robotics despite poor adoption.
CNBC
- Single source5 days ago
Philadelphia professor blocks autonomous delivery robots in streets
Woman in San Francisco blocks food delivery robots, raising regulatory questions about autonomous vehicle deployment in cities.
The Guardian
- Single source17 days ago
Humanoid robots face years before widespread commercial use
American Enterprise Institute identifies robotics as constrained by supply or capability limits, affecting automation deployment.
American Enterprise Institute
- Single source27 days ago
Tau Robotics humanoids attempt household chores in demonstration
MarketWatch tests two humanoid robots capable of household tasks like dishwasher loading, exploring commercial viability of domestic robotics.
MarketWatch
- Single source29 days ago
Uber launches autonomous vehicle trial in Manchester
Uber has started testing self-driving robotaxis on Manchester streets using technology from partners Pony and Verne, marking its initial UK expansion effort.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Simulated training environments cut robot development expenses and speed deployment
Robots are being trained in virtual environments, reducing real-world development costs and accelerating deployment timelines.
BBC News