# Mobile Smart Home Devices Amazon is Developing an Alexa Home Robot that Moves on Wheels By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-robot-amazon References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/12/amazon-reportedly-ramps-development-on-alexa-powered-home-robot-on-wheels/) & [aboutamazon](https://www.aboutamazon.com/) It has been reported that [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot) is continuing development on its home robot, which is an Alexa device on wheels. The project is titled 'Vesta,' which is named after the Roman goddess of the home. The initial plan was for the home robot to be released this year, however, the project is not entirely ready for consumers. Since then it was reported that Amazon will be putting more resources into the project, in order to get it ready for a consumer release. Prototypes of Vesta approximately go up to a person's waist and navigate using computer vision produced by a sensor. [Powered by Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexacom), the robot is able to come when it is called. It is also able to place calls, start timers and play music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile Smart Home Devices:** There is a growing trend of developing mobile smart home devices that provide convenience and accessibility to users. - **Home Robots:** The development of home robots, such as Amazon's Alexa device on wheels, is becoming a popular trend to enhance automation and functionality within homes. - **Voice-activated Technology:** Voice-activated technology, powered by virtual assistants like Alexa, is rapidly being integrated into various devices to provide hands-free control and seamless user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry is a key player in the development of mobile smart home devices and home robots. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The artificial intelligence industry plays a pivotal role in creating advanced functionalities for home robots and voice-activated technology. - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry is being disrupted by the emergence of mobile smart home devices and voice-activated technology, offering enhanced control and convenience to homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md) - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md) - [Mobile Robot Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1.md) - [Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x.md) - [Roving Projector-Paired Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-samsung-ballie.md) - [Open-Source Housekeeping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housekeeping-robot.md) - [Robotic Appliance Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot.md) - [Autonomous Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-home-robot.md) - [Home Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-gamma1.md)