​Reported that Apple is developing humanoid robots

According to the latest reports, Apple is actively exploring robotics and plans to develop humanoid and non-humanoid robots. These robots are currently in the internal verification stage, and Apple hopes to integrate them into the smart home ecosystem. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed on a social platform that Apple’s focus is on the interactive experience between users and robots, rather than the appearance design of the robot itself.

Apple's design philosophy is somewhat similar to Samsung's smart home robot Ballie. Ballie looks like a basketball and can perform tasks in the family, such as greeting the owner, projection notifications, etc. Apple is also studying similar robots, striving to provide users with a more convenient smart home experience.

In addition, last November, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gulman mentioned that Apple is developing a smart home display designed to control household appliances, support video calls, and use AI technology to navigate applications. The product is expected to be equipped with Apple's artificial intelligence system "Apple Intelligence", which may be launched in March next year. Through the development of robotics technology, Apple obviously hopes to further expand its influence in the smart home market.

However, Guo Mingchi also pointed out that Apple's mass production of robots may not be realized until 2028 or later, depending on the progress of the project. He reminds people that certain Apple's concept products, such as Apple Auto, have not eventually gone to mass production, so there are still variables in whether the future robot projects can be successful.

With the development of artificial intelligence technology, more and more technology companies have flocked to the robot field, and market competition has become increasingly fierce. Companies such as OpenAI and Tesla are also stepping up recruitment to expand their robotics teams. Meanwhile, Apptronik has just completed a $35 million round of financing, planning to accelerate the deployment of its 5-foot-8-inch, 160-pound Apollo robot.