Apple reportedly plans its first robot for next year, priced around $1,000

The tabletop device, code-named J595, could slip to 2028 as Apple works through AI integration challenges Apple reportedly plans to launch its first robot next year at a price of about $1,000. The catch: the release could be pushed back as far as 2028. The device is not a humanoid butler. It is a smart display on a motorized arm that can turn to face you when you talk. What Apple is reportedly building The project carries the internal code name J595. It is reportedly positioned as a premium version of HomeView, Apple’s smart display, and some reports describe it as a “HomeView Pro.” The headline feature is the hardware. J595 reportedly pairs a screen of roughly 9 inches with a robotic arm capable of 360-degree motion. Voice recognition handles the steering. When someone speaks, the device is designed to rotate and point its display toward that person. The intended use cases are practical rather than futuristic. The reporting points to video calls and home management as core jobs. Pricing is where expectations get fuzzy. Earlier estimates put the target near $1,000, and the latest report still points to about $1,000. Apple has not disclosed an official price. A timeline that keeps m...