According to a report Thursday, Apple’s ambitions in AI are moving well beyond the iPhone, iPad and MacBook, as the company is developing a variety of new AI-enabled smart home products. Apple AI will be at the heart of a tabletop robot, a smart display, and snazzy home security cameras — via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman
Tabletop Robot with Lifelike Siri
The tabletop robot, due in 2027, represents the centerpiece of Apple AI’s smart home strategy. According to a report from Bloomberg, this Apple AI device would use a realistic version of Siri that could talk with users all day long. The robot itself is apparently just an iPad on a stick, capable of rolling around to move and maintaining eye contact.
Apple AI engineers that seem to be tasked with turning the robot into something more than a fancy toy. It could be used for video calls, home automation and even personal assistance tasks, although some experts point out the home robot market is still mostly non-existent.
AI-based Apple Smart Display
Alongside the tabletop robot, Apple AI plans a smart speaker-plus-screen, essentially a dumbed-down version of the robot. Instead, it’ll be a music player, note-taker, home device controller, and video-calling capable gadget that won’t have a robotic arm or a fully conversations Siri. Chances are it will be running a new OS known as Charismatic, specifically developed for AI-driven smart displays.
Home security cameras with Apple AI
The new cameras are designed to work with a new Apple security ecosystem, which Apple is also getting into home security for. AI Cameras these cameras will be powered by Proprietary Aritifical Intelligence and well integrated with other Apple devices, also maintaining their top porkory of security and privacy.
The Bigger Apple AI Picture
To promote this strategy, Apple AI would like to have a stronger part of the smart home market, which puts them in line with Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL) said in the report. With Apple AI, the technology giant could redefine home shutter experience, folding in AI capabilities into home automation, entertainment and security.
FAQ
According to reports, Apple AI likely to launch the tabletop robot in 2027.
In other words, a smart speaker with a screen running Charismatic OS, without the arms.
Yes, Apple AI is allegedly handling cameras coldly and in a set of many home security systems.
