Apple is reportedly developing a tabletop robot known as J595, equipped with an arm that rotates a 9-inch screen. The robot is expected to cost around $1,000, with a launch targeted for 2027 but potentially delayed until 2028.
This article reports that Apple is developing a tabletop robot. Its internal code name is J595, and it is reportedly designed with a 9-inch display that can be aimed in any direction through 360 degrees using a movable arm. No official announcement has been made so far, and the commercial name and launch timing remain uncertain.
The robot is reportedly expected to cost around $1,000 in the U.S. market. At the same time, the article points out that component costs and memory shortages could push up the price, meaning the actual selling price has not been determined. Reports have focused on a 2027 launch, while also noting the possibility of a delay until 2028.
The information is based on investigative reporting by The Information and several reports summarizing it, and no official announcement has been issued by Apple. While the article points to differences among sources and possible timing discrepancies, it states that the details currently available have not been confirmed.