Apple is accelerating development ahead of the market launch of its first home robot. While the hardware is reportedly nearly complete, software development is behind schedule, so the launch is targeted for next year but could be pushed back to 2028. The expected price is reportedly approximately $1,000.
Apple is developing a home robot in a new product category, reportedly under the internal code name J595. The project is said to have begun around 2019.
In terms of current technical progress, the hardware is reportedly nearly complete. The device is expected to consist of an iPad-like display equipped with a robotic arm. Software development is behind schedule, and the launch originally planned for this year is expected to be delayed.
The launch is currently targeted for next year, but in the worst-case scenario it could reportedly be pushed back to 2028. The expected price is approximately $1,000, although it could be higher depending on conditions in the component market.
Amid competition from companies such as LG and SwitchBot, the product will be judged on whether it offers practical utility beyond that of a simple smart display. For investors, its near-term financial contribution is expected to be limited, and the product is viewed as a window into Apple's strategic intentions regarding the combination of AI and hardware.