Apple Reportedly Developing AI 4g2e12 Powered Tabletop Robotic Device With an iPad for Smart Home Automation

Apple's purported gadget is reported to function as a command centre for all the controlling home devices. e651u

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 16 August 2024 11:37 IST

Apple Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Tabletop Robotic Device With an iPad for Smart Home Automation

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Apple's current home device lineup includes HomePod (pictured above) and HomePod mini

Highlights

Apple is reported to be targeting a 2027 release for its tabletop device
It may come with Siri and Apple Intelligence features
Kevin Lynch, Apple's VP of Technology is said to be leading the project

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artificial intelligence (AI) features – to its smart home devices but none of the existing ones would get it. Instead, an under-development device would have the Apple Intelligence features.

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According to a report (behind a paywall) Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's purported smart home gadget would essentially be an iPad with AI features that will be attached to a robotic arm. It is speculated to have actuators that can tilt the display and even rotate it 360 degrees. The device is said to have been codenamed J595. The idea for the device is reported to have been approved by the company in 2022 but its development has only gained pace in recent months.

According to Gurman, it would serve three purposes, the first of which is a smart home command centre that would control all the connected home devices. Additionally, it may also act as a videoconferencing device and the 360-degree rotatable robotic arm could aid it in mimicking the head movement of the during a FaceTime call. The purported device is also said to have a use as a remote-controlled home security tool.

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Previous Siri – the company's AI-powered voice assistant. Leveraging the robotic arm, it is speculated to respond to commands such as “look at me” by repositioning the screen to face the speaker.

Gurman first mentioned the device in an April AI Strategy, in collaboration with its engineering division. Two other Apple executives – Matt Costello and Brian Lynch – were also said to be involved with the project.

However, the latest report suggests that Kevin Lynch, who led the iPhone maker is expecting to launch the product in 2026 or 2027 and is said to be working to bring its price down to $1000 (roughly Rs. 84,000).

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