Apple is reportedly working on a motorized smart-home display, code-named J595, which could feature a 9-inch screen and autonomous capabilities.
Apple is reportedly developing a robotic smart-home display that could launch in 2027 or 2028 with a price tag of approximately $1,000. According to reporting from The Information, the project is being pushed by Apple's CEO, John Ternus, and is currently operating under the internal code name J595.
The proposed device is described as a nine-inch touchscreen mounted on a motorized, articulated mechanical arm. Reports indicate the arm could allow the screen to swivel a full 360 degrees. The design is said to draw visual cues from Apple’s hemispherical iMac G4 and Pixar’s hopping desk lamp mascot.
Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robot is intended to interact with its surroundings. Reported capabilities include:
While the device is being developed, Apple is also reportedly exploring other experimental robotics concepts, such as a wheeled machine that follows people, an indoor flying drone, and a device designed to fold laundry. It is unclear if these other projects are intended for commercial release.
Although Apple is reportedly targeting a 2027 launch, software challenges could push the release into 2028. While the hardware has reportedly been largely completed for approximately two years, the software side has reportedly lagged behind.
Internal disagreements have also been reported regarding the device's feature scope. According to The Information, Apple teams have debated which software capabilities should be included in the first-generation model versus which complex features should be reserved for a second-generation model.
The J595 is expected to be a premium product, priced at roughly $1,000, which is more than three times the price of the existing HomeView stationary smart display. The HomeView, which was introduced on October 13, 2026, features a 7-inch screen and starts at $299.
Apple's robotics efforts follow the cancellation of the company's automotive project. The company's current robotics team reportedly includes approximately 300 people working on the software side and about 10 "true roboticists."
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