Apple is reportedly investigating both ‘Humanoid and Non-Humanoid’ robots for the home

We can be close Robots that have an “iPhone moment” And if Apple has something to say about it, they will be the ones who produce that moment.

Two different reports from regular Apple tipsters indicate that Apple builds its robot ward with an eye for the future. But one is more optimistic than the other.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported on x Today “Apple explores both humanoid and non-humanoid robots.” He noted that these potential robots are in the Proof-of-Concept stage.

“While the industry is discussing the benefits of humanoid versus non-humanoid constructions, the delivery chain checks Apple cares more about how users build perception with robots than their physical appearance,” Kuo writes. “(So Apple uses anthropomorphic instead of humanoid), which means sensing hardware and software acts as nuclear technologies.”

According to KUO, we will not see an Apple robot until 2028, provided one comes out at all. “Apple has been unusually open to sharing some of its robot research during the early POC stage – possibly to attract talent,” he writes.

He goes on to remind everyone that the very rumored Apple-folding device is in the concept stage and that things may not go beyond it, ala Apple car – which was reportedly stopped in February 2024.

Similar to reports from Mark Gurman

Kuo’s report is consistent with one Recently newsletter From Apple Whisperer Mark Gurman. He claimed that Cupertino has A had a secret team that worked with “Home Robotics Devices” which was apparently built on the box in the “self -driving car unit”, which died in February last year.

Obviously, there is a specific Home Lab’s hardware and an AI special team. These teams work against both a “tabletop robot” and a humanoid model. Tablet One is supposed to be closer to the launch in 2027 as an adaptation of Smart home hub That Apple is expected to reveal later this year.

Recently, Apple has published a number of job lists for robotic specialists reading, “As a member of the team, you have the opportunity to work with a small team of very skilled engineers and researchers to get new experiences to Apple products. “

Is the future already here?

In January, as noted by MatesMachine learning team Published a blog About a Pixar-Esque lamp that could move.

It seems to confirm a Previous rumors The Apple works with a smart home hub that may contain a robot arm. That unit was rumored to be able to tilt, rotate 360 degrees and orientate to meet users if needed. It can also cost as much as $ 1,000 and can be launched in 2026 or 2027.

Between now and this robot future, we have to wait for this year’s Apple Smart Home Hub, which seems to be the essence of all future home robots.