Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until next year at the earliest or possibly even 2028, according to The information. He says the robot’s hardware “has been finished for about two years,” but the software is not ready. The device’s software team reportedly pushed to delay the launch and “attempted to remove some proposed features and focus the product on some capabilities related to FaceTime and automating household tasks, such as turning on a light.”
According The informationThe device is codenamed J595, but former Apple employees predict it will be called “HomeView Ultra,” after the new HomeView smart display that launched last month. However, the robot could cost significantly more than the HomeView, around $1,000, potentially more depending on price increases for RAM and other components.
BloombergMark Gurman said in 2024 that the robot could have a stationary tabletop design similar to Pixar’s famous lamp. The information It says it will have a 9-inch screen that rotates on a robotic arm, with cameras and sensors for things like tracking you during a FaceTime call.
