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In an ambitious move into the robotics market, Apple is reportedly exploring the development of a home robot capable of performing daily chores. However, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the technology giant's foray into automating household tasks may be at least a decade away, underscoring the challenges of commercializing such advanced technologies.
Apple's Long-Term Robotics Vision: Beyond Project Titan to Household Automation
Apple's ambitions have remained strong even after the failed 'Project Titan' self-driving car project, per Wccftech. The company has certain team members from hardware engineering and AI working on top-secret products, one of which could be creating an intelligent machine capable of performing various functions. In his 'Power On' newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman stated that while Apple can develop such a product, it will likely take years.
"The company has skunk-works teams within its hardware engineering and AI organizations delving into robotics. One recent project involved a home robot that could follow a person around the home. Some involved in the effort have even postulated that Apple could get into humanoid technology and build a machine that can handle household chores. But such advances are probably a decade away, and it doesn't appear that Apple has even agreed to head in that direction."
Apple's Balancing Act: Prioritizing iPhone Innovation While Exploring Robotics
If Apple has a few team members from various divisions working on a mobile robot, it is unlikely that the company is 'all in' on the project. This could be why Gurman mentions that the California-based titan's current priority is to provide incremental updates to its current lineup. To maintain its market dominance, Apple is likely to focus on bringing innovations to its primary source of revenue, the iPhone.
For example, the iPhone 17 family, expected to launch in 2026, could feature an LTPO panel, giving all handsets access to a high refresh rate option known as ProMotion. Introducing a robot that can perform human-like tasks sounds appealing, but we will revisit this report once Apple has made significant progress.
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