Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and read you around the home, however its no Rosey the Robot.

Amazon’s version, called Astro, doesn’t cook or clean like the animated character from “The Jetsons,” yet it can check in the event that you left the oven on while you’re out or send an alarm in the event that somebody goes into the house it doesn’t perceive.

It utilizes cameras, sensors and artificial technology to avoid walls or dogs, and Amazon said Astro — which additionally becomes the name of the Jetson’s dog — will just get smarter as time goes on. It does some housework: Snacks or a can of soda can be put on its back to be trucked to somebody across the house.

The $1,000 robot, which will be conveyed to clients soon from now, was one of a large number of devices Amazon divulged Tuesday as a feature of its annual event in front of holidays.

Astro, notwithstanding, got everyone’s attention. Amazon director David Limp asked the 17-inch (43-centimeter) tall robot to come in front of an audience during the virtual event, then, at that point, asked it to beatbox. Its round computerized eyes close or broaden as it tackles errands, giving it a human-like touch.

Amazon said a predetermined number of the Astro will be sold, yet didn’t give a number.

Other than the robot, Amazon likewise uncovered a photo placement like screen that can be held to a wall and has Amazon’s Alexa voice collaborator worked in. The organization predicts it going in the kitchen, where clients can see plans, check their timetable or watch a show as they cook.

Additionally Tuesday, the Seattle-based organization said its Echo listening gadgets will be placed in Disney lodgings one year from now with the goal that visitors can arrange towels from room support or ask it the quickest method to get to a theme ​park.