Apple Delays $1,000 Home Robot to 2027 or 2028 as Software Lags
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Updated · The Verge · Nov 2
Apple Delays $1,000 Home Robot to 2027 or 2028 as Software Lags
3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Nov 2
Summary
Apple has pushed its smart home robot launch to 2027 at the earliest, with 2028 now possible, even though the hardware was reportedly finished about two years ago.
Software readiness drove the delay: the team urged Apple to postpone the device and cut back planned features to a narrower set centered on FaceTime and basic home automation such as turning on lights.
The tabletop robot, code-named J595, is expected to carry a 9-inch swiveling display on a robotic arm, with cameras and sensors that can track users during video calls.
Pricing is still expected at around $1,000 or more, potentially above the recently launched HomeView smart display and vulnerable to higher RAM and component costs.