``Astro for Business'' will be announced, which can turn Amazon's self-propelled monitoring robot ``Astro'' into a corporate security robot

' Astro ', which Amazon announced in 2021, is a home monitoring robot that uses a built-in camera to monitor your home while you are away. On November 16, 2023, Amazon announced Astro for Business , a plan that allows Astro to be used as a security guard for businesses.

Introducing Astro for Business: A Customizable Security Solution Bringing Peace of Mind to Owners of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
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

Amazon's dinky Astro robot is now available as a security guard
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Astro is a home monitoring robot equipped with Alexa that can give voice commands, make video calls on the attached monitor, and automatically guard your home while you are away.

Summary of Amazon's new product announcements, including the Alexa-equipped home monitoring robot 'Astro' and the children's device 'Amazon Glow' - GIGAZINE

Now, Amazon has announced Astro for Business, a paid plan for businesses that can use Astro as a security guard.

Astro for Business will keep an eye on your store 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even after the user has gone home. Map up to 5,000 square feet (approximately 465 square meters) and use live view, two-way talk, HD periscope camera with night vision, and facial recognition to instantly notify your smartphone of suspicious people with smart alerts. is available.

Astro for Business includes 'Ring Protect Pro,' which allows you to save footage shot with Astro for up to 180 days and receive alerts in conjunction with Ring Alarm, a home security system, as well as 'Ring Protect Pro,' which allows Astro to autonomously patrol and route Plans such as ``Astro Secure'' are included, which allows you to receive alerts in conjunction with the smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and glass breaking sound detector above.

You can also add an option called 'Virtual Security Guard' to contact local security services if necessary.

Anthony Robson, head of product at Amazon Astro, said, ``Security is a headache for business owners.According to the National Retail Federation , companies will lose approximately $100 billion (approximately 15 trillion yen) in 2022. But traditional security solutions can be too static or expensive for what businesses need. We think Astro for Business can help. We've tested Astro at a variety of companies and found that Astro's intelligent movement allows them to see blind spots and areas that existing stationary cameras can't, protecting inventory and property even when you're not there. I have seen first-hand the peace of mind it gives business owners.'

The price of Astro itself is $ 2,350 (about 355,000 yen) per unit, Ring Protect Pro is $ 20 (about 3,000 yen) per month, and Astro Security is $ 60 (about 9,000 yen) per month. However, both plans offer free access for the first four months. Also, users who subscribe to both plans can upgrade to Virtual Security Guard for $99 per month (approximately 15,000 yen). Please note that Amazon Astro is not sold or provided in Japan at the time of article creation.