Here's When Apple's First Robots Are Expected to Enter Mass Production

[MacRumors]

Apple is exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots as future smart home products, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. However, he does not expect the robots to launch for several more years, if ever.

Kuo today said Apple's robot projects remain in the proof-of-concept stage within the company. In the event that Apple decides to move forward with launching the robots, Kuo believes that mass production likely won't begin until 2028 or later.

Kuo's prediction comes after a team of robotics researchers at Apple designed and prototyped a lamp-like robot with lifelike movements.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year reported that Apple was developing a tabletop robot with an "iPad-like display" attached to a "robotic limb." Barring any setbacks, he said Apple was aiming to announce the device as early as 2026 or 2027. As mentioned above, though, Kuo's current prediction for the robots is 2028 or later.

The tabletop robot would be primarily controlled with Siri and Apple Intelligence, according to Gurman. He said the device could respond to commands such as "look at me," which would position the screen on the user's face during a FaceTime video call. The device would also understand different voices, he said.

The tabletop robot could become a higher-end version of Apple's rumored smart home hub, which is expected to launch this year. Apple is aiming for a price of around $1,000, according to Gurman, but the plans could change.

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[mozumder]

They need to be useful, such as the new roborock vacuum with arm to clean things up. Otherwise they'll end up being like Vision Pro for most people.

 

[turbineseaplane]

How can one even assume a product will still be relevant or a good idea if it's going to take THREE more YEARS (or more!) just to get into production?

Apple needs to work a lot faster than this

 

[orbital~debris]

🏭🤖

Factory floor spy shot will be like:

 

[WarmWinterHat]

They need to be useful, such as the new roborock vacuum with arm to clean things up. Otherwise they'll end up being like Vision Pro for most people.

Hopefully actually useful, unlike Roborock. That arm can only pick up a max is 300g, and then what is it going to do with what it picks up? Make a nice little junk mess in the corner?

We have three robovacs in our house of varying brands, and all they do consistently is dry hump table legs.

 

[brentv]

Hey Siri can you pick up the garbage? Hey Siri can you put the dirty plate in the dishwasher? Hey Siri play some music. Hey Siri! Siri! SIRI! Siri: "How can I help?"

 

[turbineseaplane]

Hey Siri can you pick up the garbage?

"Here's your photo montage"

 

[timber]

I for one welcome our new robot overlords

 

[citysnaps]

I'm looking forward to Apple getting into this field. They should take whatever time is needed. No need to rush. That would be dumb.

 

[0049190]

They should have continued with the Apple Car. That would have been more interesting to me.

 

[SmokyT18]

"Here's your photo montage"

For me Siri would start playing some obscure song that I’ve never heard before.

 

[ForkHandles]

You just know that on the strength of this Rumour, Samsung will have something in the shops resembling this by Easter. Bless

 

[xalea]

What about the Android android?

.. sorry I couldn’t resist.

 

[Slix]

Ever rumor about this makes it seem like it'll just never happen, and is instead a weird product people want to exist, rather than one Apple is actually working on.

 

[lenningj]

far too long to wait

 

[now i see it]

he does not expect the robots to launch for several more years, if ever.

hopefully never

 

[Expos of 1969]

Tim, don't call me, I'll call you. But hopefully someone else will be in your chair long before 2028.

 

[9081094]

How can one even assume a product will still be relevant or a good idea if it's going to take THREE more YEARS (or more!) just to get into production?

Apple needs to work a lot faster than this

By that time we probably have a lot of Optimus robots walking around 😅.

This project reminds me of project Titan.

 

[Veinticinco]

Makes sense. There’s already a non-humanoid prototype in charge at Apple Park

 

[turbineseaplane]

By that time we probably have a lot of Optimus robots walking around 😅.

This project reminds me of project Titan.

The Google robot will be doing our dishes while SiriBot will be finally able to reliably respond to my voice every time

 

[StoneJack]

Apple robots will have hair like Federini, talk about money like Tim and will be as smart as Jobs

 

[120FPS]

Is this another Apple Car in the making? I don't think we need another Jibo.

 

[TechnoTiger3000]

This awesome thing will happen tomorrow or later

 

[9081094]

SiriBot will be finally able to reliably respond to my voice every time

Seeing is believing. After 14+ years I’m a bit sceptical about Siri. I thought iOS 18 would bring a Siri that understands and was being able to answer follow up questions.

Now they promise it for 18.4. I’m looking forward for the beta release to see this happens.

If it somehow works, I’ll have to wait another 1,5 years??? to have it work in Dutch? Google is able to make their assistants speak all the common used languages in the world, all at once! Why does it take ages for Apple to do so?

 

[filmantopia]

They need to be useful, such as the new roborock vacuum with arm to clean things up. Otherwise they'll end up being like Vision Pro for most people.

I think just automatically turning to face you while you're in the kitchen is useful. I also think the Vision product line will be very popular in 5-10 years.