The future of the smart home: Apple’s robotic innovations by 2028
By ForGeeks Apple is actively exploring the direction of robotics, including both humanoid and non-humanoid devices for use in the «smart home». However, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, current designs are at the conceptual research stage and mass production may not begin until 2028. At the same time, Apple emphasizes the interaction of users with robots, instead of focusing on the appearance of the latter. The company is putting more emphasis on sensor technology and software as key elements.
With the timeline in mind, it’s safe to assume that earlier rumors of a possible product launch in 2026 or 2027 may be revisited.
Apple is developing several categories of robots, including:
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- Mobile Home Robots: These devices will follow users around the home, potentially acting as a mobile device for video calls and monitoring the home environment.
- Desktop robots: These will use robotics techniques to move the screen, possibly mimicking head movements during video calls. These devices are planned as central controls in the «smart home».
- Expressive Desktop Devices: Apple experts are also exploring options for robots with expressive movements in an effort to make user interaction with them more engaging and natural.
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