Amazon's Astro home robot has fans but looks destined for the 'trash heap.' Why it's trying again

Amazon has formed a new home robotics team and is hiring for a "new-to-world robot product," according to job postings reviewed by CNBC. The company previously released Astro, a home robot that generated interest but did not achieve widespread adoption. Details about the new robot's intended function or release timeline have not been announced.

• CNBC — Amazon's Astro home robot has fans but looks destined for the 'trash heap.' Why it's trying again

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