Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights
Summary
Apple is reportedly developing a mobile home robot, code-named J595, for FaceTime calls and smart-home tasks such as turning on lights when someone enters a room. The company may launch it in 2027 for $1,000 or more, though delays could push the release to 2028.Key Facts
- Apple CEO John Ternus is backing the home robot project, according to The Information.
- The robot may be called HomeView Ultra, following Apple’s reported HomeView stationary smart display.
- Early prototypes appeared in 2018 and received approval to continue from then-CEO Tim Cook.
- Apple reportedly has about 10 robotics specialists working on the project and a software team of around 300.
- The robot is intended to move around the home and support FaceTime calls and automatic lighting.
- The Information also reports that Apple is pursuing a separate project to develop robots for household tasks such as folding clothes.
- The article says Apple’s reported robot features and customer demand remain uncertain.
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