Sources: Apple is developing a tabletop robot with a 9" screen and a swiveling arm, set for release in 2027 or 2028 for ~$1,000, as John Ternus pushes robotics
THE SO WHAT
A ~$1,000 tabletop robot with a screen and arm is Apple testing the water for embodied assistants in the home without betting the company on humanoids. If you build consumer services, start thinking about “robot-native” experiences — voice, gesture, and physical context — not just phone and TV apps.
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