According to Bloomberg reporter MarkGourmanReport,appleIt is promotingDesktop RobotResearch and development of projects.
The device will reportedly feature a large iPad-like display supported by a thin robotic arm.Can be tilted up and down and rotated 360 degrees.It will have the functions of smart home control center, video conferencing terminal and home security monitoringThe desktop robot will be equipped with Siri and Apple Intelligence technology, able to respond to a variety of voice commands, recognize different sounds, and automatically adjust the direction of the display to face the user in the room.
While Apple has been exploring the concept for years, Gurman said it has recently prioritized the project.Kevin Lynch, Apple's vice president of technology, who was responsible for the Apple Watch and the discontinued self-driving car project, will lead the project..
Apple currently plans to launch the device as early as 2026 or 2027, with a target price of approximately US$1,000 (currently approximately RMB 7,156), but the specific plan may be adjusted as research and development progresses.