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Apple targets 2027 launch for $1,000 home robot, report says

According to The Information, Apple is developing an autonomous home robot, internally code-named J595 and possibly to be branded HomeView Ultra, that can roam a house to support FaceTime calls and turn on lights when someone enters a room. Sources who worked on the project say CEO John Ternus is pushing the effort forward, with a target price above $1,000 and a launch planned for 2027, though delays could push it to 2028. The project reportedly began with prototypes in 2018 under then-CEO Tim Cook's approval.

arstechnica.com · 2026-11-02

Apple's rumored smart home robot pushed back to 2027 or 2028

Apple has delayed its smart home robot, reportedly codenamed J595, until at least 2027 or possibly 2028, according to The Information. The report says the device's hardware has been ready for about two years, but software delays have held up its release, with the software team reportedly scaling back planned features to focus on FaceTime and basic home automation like controlling lights. The device is expected to carry a roughly $1,000 price tag and feature a 9-inch display mounted on a swiveling robotic arm.

theverge.com · 2026-11-02