Apple's Home Mobile Robot J595 Leaked, Rumored Name HomeView Ultra
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According to Ars Technica, Apple is developing an AI home mobile robot codenamed J595, possibly named HomeView Ultra, priced at $1,000 or more, targeting a 2027 launch; the report also notes that if development is delayed, the product could slip to 2028. In terms of features, the robot can move autonomously, supports FaceTime calls, and can automatically turn on the lights when someone enters the room. The report says Apple's engineering team is working to add more capabilities to justify its high price. As for the project's history, the earliest prototype was approved for continued development in 2018 by then-CEO Tim Cook.
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- Ars Technica · AIComing in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights
Apple is reportedly developing an AI home robot codenamed J595, possibly named HomeView Ultra, priced at $1,000 or more and targeted for a 2027 launch, with development delays possibly pushing it to 2028. The robot can move autonomously, support FaceTime calls, and automatically turn on lights when someone enters a room; an early prototype was approved to continue by former CEO Tim Cook in 2018. Reports say the engineering team is working to add more capabilities to justify the high price.
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