When I saw the $16,000 Unitree Robotics G1 above, I quickly fantasized about AI humanoid robots of the future. I said I’d love to have such a robot integrated into my smart home to assist me with most of the chores I do routinely around the house.
Advancements in AI would let the robot understand voice commands with ease. I’d just speak to it like I talk to people. Advanced algorithms would also allow the robot to interact with other smart devices in the home and with physical objects to perform actual chores.
I said at the time that I hoped big tech companies would develop their own AI humanoid robots. I mentioned Apple specifically, as I’ve long used Apple’s entire ecosystem. By the time the company produces a humanoid robot, I’ll be well accustomed to Apple Intelligence on the iPhone and other Apple devices.
It turns out that Apple is already considering such robots, though it’s too early to talk about release plans.
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The rumor comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who released a new Power On newsletter over the weekend focusing on Apple’s robotics plans.
Gurman says that Apple is still looking for a breakthrough product after shutting down the Apple Car project. That would have been a “giant rolling robot,” so robotics might be a natural evolution of that project, especially in the age of AI.
Gurman’s earlier reports said that Apple wants to release a robot for the home that would essentially be an iPad that can follow you around. That device would cost around $1,000 and launch in 2026 or 2027. However, the purpose of this robot is simply to make the computer more accessible to you in conditions where you don’t necessarily want to touch the tablet or pick it up.
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