Apple is developing a tabletop robot with a 9-inch screen and a swiveling arm, according to sources cited by The Information and relayed by Techmeme. The device is tentatively set for release in 2027 or 2028 at a price of around $1,000.
The report ties the project to John Ternus, Apple's hardware chief, who is said to be pushing the company deeper into robotics. It lands right after readers heard Ternus talk up Apple's cautious approach to AI, making this the first concrete Apple robotics product with a price and a rough date attached.
What the Apple tabletop robot reportedly is
As described, the device is a screen on a base rather than a walking humanoid. A 9-inch display sits on top of a robotic arm that can swivel, suggesting a machine built for the home rather than the factory floor.
The Information's report is unattributed beyond "sources," so treat the specs as rumor, not confirmed hardware. Apple has not announced the product, the price or any launch window. This is a leak.
- 9-inch display
- Swiveling robotic arm
- Around $1,000 target price
- Release window of 2027 or 2028
- Championed by hardware chief John Ternus
