Amazon Working On A Secret Home Robot Named Burnham

As a smart-home reviewer, I always dreamed of having a Rosie the Robot. But when I tested Amazon's Astro, it fell short of expectations, lacking hands and functionality. 

Insider reports reveal that Amazon may have found the key to unlocking Astro's full potential: Burnham, their secret AI robot project. Burnham adds intelligence and a conversational interface to the home robot. 

Powered by Burnham, Astro could be upgraded to use advanced AI and large language models. It would understand the context of a household and respond accordingly, "remembering and understanding" what it has seen and heard.

Documents describe incredible features for Astro powered by Burnham: locating left-on stoves or faucets, calling 911 in emergencies, checking on fallen individuals, finding keys, monitoring opened windows, and even tracking after-school gatherings.

Amazon's "Contextual understanding" represents the latest AI technology, making robotics more intelligent and conversational. It brings us closer to having a Rosie-like home companion, minus the arms.

However, Burnham is not yet ready for consumer release. Amazon admits there's still much work to be done. For now, you can only purchase the current version of Astro with an invite, though the price recently increased to $1600. 

While companies like Amazon embrace generative AI, achieving a truly capable home robot like Rosie remains in the realm of science fiction. Amazon recognizes the need for a brain to complement strong robotic muscles. #TechNews #SciFiDreams