It is curious how companies (especially the smartest ones) adapt their products to the needs of the market. In this case that I am commenting on today it is about Amazon; which a while ago offered a companion robot for homes called Astro, and which I think did not sell much. And some time later they released a version of it for small business surveillance. And that seems like a smart decision to me.
The Astro robot has a series of features that make it ideal for small business surveillance. First of all, it is equipped with a 1080p camera that can record high-quality video and audio. This camera can be used to monitor business facilities, detect intruders, and collect evidence in the event of an incident.
Secondly, the Astro robot has a motion sensor that allows it to detect people and objects in its environment. This can help business owners detect any suspicious activity.
Third, the Astro robot can connect to the Internet, allowing it to send data to the cloud. This means that business owners can access the images and data recorded by the robot from anywhere in the world.
The Astro robot is priced around $1,000, making it an affordable investment for small business owners. This robot can help business owners stay safe and protect their property.
This new variant of the Astro robot can be used for different surveillance tasks in small businesses. These tasks include:
- General facility monitoring: The Astro robot can be used to track people and activities in business facilities. This can help business owners detect any suspicious activity, such as theft or vandalism.
- Access control: The Astro robot can be used to control who enters and leaves business premises. This can help business owners prevent unauthorized people from accessing their properties.
- Receiving visitors: The Astro robot can be used to greet visitors to commercial facilities. This can help business owners create a good impression and offer high-quality customer service.
- Goods delivery: The Astro robot can be used to deliver goods to customers at business premises. This can help business owners improve the efficiency of their operations.
I think Amazon has been smart in trying to get more performance out of an already developed product, and this “new” Astro robot is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, including surveillance.
For a not excessively expensive investment, small business owners looking to improve the security of their properties have a solution adapted to their business. The guys of Amazon are far from stupid.
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