The home robot is designed to take up tasks such as home
monitoring, setting up routines and reminders, and can play music and TV shows
while rolling around the house. The device, which has digital eyes on a
rotating screen mounted on wheels, is available at an introductory invite-only
price of $999.99 and regular price of $1,449.99.
Among other launches in its latest lineup were a smart thermostat, smart display Echo Show 15, and a new health-tracking band called Halo View.
The Echo Show 15 can be mounted on a wall and is powered
with AZ2 Neural Edge, a processor that helps users personalise the screen.
In its push to appeal to the next generation of customers -
kids - the company introduced Amazon Glow, a gadget for playing games, reading
or drawing while on a video call.
In its partnership with Disney, it will launch an
Alexa-powered voice assistant at Disney's theme park hotels, along with a paid
feature that lets customers interact with Disney characters at home.
The feature is expected to launch next year and will let
users interact with Disney characters with the 'Hey, Disney!' voice command.
Amazon has launched a number of new gadgets every year,
including sunglasses with voice control and an in-home drone, that have not
become massive sellers.
Devices make up for a fraction of Amazon's overall sales. © Reuters