Codenamed Vesta, the home robot reportedly will use the Alexa interface to interact with people.

It has been in the works for a few years now with prototypes recently tested at employee homes.

One prototype (with a 10-inch screen) could follow people and remind them of future calendar events.

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The company recently announced it will launch itsown line of TVsin October.

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