Apple Aiming to Launch Tabletop Robotic Home Device as Soon as 2026 With Pricing Around $1,000

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MacRumors rendering of a similar device based on the G4 iMac The device would feature a large iPad-like display mounted on a "thin robotic arm" that would allow the display to tilt and up and down and rotate a full 360º, and it would serve as a "smart home command center," a videoconferencing machine such as for FaceTime calls, and a home security monitoring tool.

While Apple has been toying with the idea for some time, Gurman says Apple has recently prioritized development of the device, putting it under the purview of Kevin Lynch, Apple's vice president of technology who has overseen such projects as the Apple Watch and Apple's defunct self-driving car venture.

Apple is moving forward with its project to develop a tabletop robotic device, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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Author / Journalist: Eric Slivka

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Topics: Bloomberg Mark Gurman

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Published On: 2024-08-14 @ 11:30:58 (1 days ago)

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