Robots sold through the Astro for Business program will stop working on Sept. 25. According to Amazon, customers will be refunded both for the cost of their Astro units and any prepaid ...

Meanwhile, Amazon Astro for consumers appears alive and well—or at least, as well as can be expected, given that the robot has languished in an invite-only “Day 1” limbo since its 2021 debut.

The Astro robot for home lives on and will continue to be available and operational for users. Unlike the business or commercial versions, the Astro for homes will not be bricked by Amazon.

Amazon announced Astro in September 2021 as a home robot; that version of the device is still available as a $1,600, invite-only preview. In November, Amazon pivoted Astro to SMBs.

The robot dogs that were sold under this program had a starting price of $2,350. Additionally, businesses were required to sign up for subscription plans, like Astro Secure, to use the robot dogs.

Just eight months after introducing its Astro for Business robot, Amazon has decided to shut the bot down. On Sept. 25, the retail giant will brick all Astro bots currently rolling around small to ...

The Astro for Business robot, priced at $2,349.99, was available exclusively in the U.S. and was introduced to help customers in monitoring their business round the clock.

The Astro for Business robot, priced at $2,349.99, was available exclusively in the U.S. and was introduced to help customers in monitoring their business round the clock.

Home version still alive; improvements in development The first Astro for Home buyers paid $1,000 for the robot. Later, its price increased to $1,449.99, receiving another increase to 1,599.99.

(NEXSTAR) — Amazon announced a home robot named Astro during a press event on Tuesday. Astro has a rotating screen on wheels and features animated eyes that can respond to user interaction.

The Astro for Business robot, priced at $2,349.99, was available exclusively in the U.S. and was introduced to help customers in monitoring their business round the clock.