Amazon Reorganizes Robotics Division Following Astro Product Limitations
Amazon is doubling down on its consumer robotics ambitions by forming a new 'Personal Robotics Group.' This move follows the limited commercial success of its $1,450 Astro device, which remained in an invite-only beta phase and saw its business version sunsetted within a year. The company has reportedly assembled a specialized team, including experts from MIT and recent acquisition Fauna Robotics, to develop a 'new-to-world' robot product. The strategic pivot comes as advancements in AI and humanoid technology accelerate market interest. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has identified robotics and AI as major inflection points for the company. While previous attempts like Astro struggled to scale, analysts from Barclays suggest the global humanoid market could grow from its current $2-3 billion valuation to as much as $200 billion by 2035.
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