Apple Reportedly Aims to Launch $1,000 Home Robot by 2027

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Apple is reportedly developing an AI-driven home robot, code-named J595 and possibly named HomeView Ultra, that could launch by 2027 at $1,000 or more, though delays may push it to 2028. People who worked on Apple's robotic projects told The Information the robot would roam autonomously, support FaceTime calls, and switch lights on when someone enters a room. New CEO John Ternus is apparently pushing the effort; prototypes date to 2018.

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Apple is reportedly developing an AI-driven home robot, code-named J595 and possibly called HomeView Ultra, that it aims to launch by 2027 at $1,000 or more, though delays could push it to 2028. People who worked on Apple's robotics projects told The Information about the plan, as reported by Ars Technica. According to those people, the robot would roam autonomously, support FaceTime calls, and turn on lights when someone enters a room. New CEO John Ternus is reportedly pushing the effort, and prototypes date back to 2018. The launch timing and price come from the same reported account and are not confirmed by Apple; the 2028 date is described as a possibility if development slips.