# Roving Home Security Robots The Amazon Astro Robot is Alexa-Powered and Ready to Roll By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-astro References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/amazon-astro-is-a-1000-alexa-powered-home-robot-28692975/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-proteus) Astro robot is a [robotic home solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1) from the eCommerce brand that is focused on providing users with the ability to keep a closer eye on their living space and optimize connectivity. The robot consists of a main body with two wheels that will rove around a home and communicate with the users(s) using auditory feedback as well as its built-in face-like display. The unit is powered by the brand's own autonomous movement technology as well as home mapping that makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep neural learning to more effectively navigate a living space. The Amazon Astro robot is focused on connectivity when the user is home, but also functions as a [roving security solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher) that will keep an eye out for intruders and unexpected sounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robotic Home Solutions:** The Amazon Astro Robot is an example of how companies can bring robotics into residential homes to increase security and connectivity. - **Autonomous Movement Technology:** The Amazon Astro Robot showcases how brands can utilize AI and deep neural learning to create more effective autonomous movement technology. - **Auditory Feedback Communication:** The Amazon Astro Robot highlights the potential for auditory feedback to be utilized in future home assistant and service robots for improved user interaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Industry:** The Amazon Astro Robot belongs to the Smart Home Industry, which can leverage on the technology behind the robot to develop more intelligent home devices that increase consumer convenience and security. - **Robotics Industry:** The Amazon Astro Robot draws awareness to the Robotics Industry and its opportunities to develop innovative technology to assist in residential homes. - **Home Security Industry:** The Amazon Astro Robot presents opportunities for both home security companies and manufacturers to increase the level of security and surveillance in residential homes by incorporating robotic technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md) - [Rolling Pet Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshrobot-rollbot.md) - [Roving Projector-Paired Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-samsung-ballie.md) - [Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md) - [Security-Enhancing Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-checkin.md) - [Adorable Miniature Security Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x-robot.md) - [Roving Security Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher.md) - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md)