Recently, news broke that Apple is working on a smart robot for the home. Now, there is evidence that this is indeed the case.
Evidence for Apple’s smart robot
The previous report stated that Apple recently prioritized the development of a smart robot. Now, new information has emerged stating that Apple has commissioned Foxconn to create the robot arm and housing for the device.
According to iPhone Addict a Taiwanese report states that Foxconn will make the robotic arm and housing for the product. This is a loose translation of the report:
Hongzhun (part of Foxconn) is known for its expertise in mass production of robot parts, especially for Hon Hai’s ‘FoxBot’ robot. This company will produce the mechanical parts and housings of Apple’s upcoming robot codenamed ‘J595’.
A robotic device
Last April, rumors surfaced that Apple was secretly working on a full-fledged household robot. At the time, it seemed highly unlikely that such a robot would ever become reality and that it would otherwise take at least another ten years. But Apple’s robot turns out to be a lot less ambitious than was thought at the time, which makes it a lot more realistic.
According to Apple analyst Mark Gurman According to Bloomberg, Apple is now working with a team of a few hundred people on a robotic device for home use, with a kind of iPad on a thin robotic arm. The product’s screen can tilt up and down and rotate 360 degrees, so that the screen can automatically move in the direction of the user in the room. In addition, the device would serve as a central control for your smart home with Apple HomeKit.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch the smart robot as early as 2026 or 2027, and is aiming for a final retail price of around $1,000. Of course, plans could change again as development progresses. When that happens, you can of course read all about it on iPhoned!
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