In two years, Apple will have a connected screen, a “more personal” version of Siri … and a robot. This is in any case what Bloomberg says, which indicates to maintain this information from several internal sources.
The Robot project would be part of the category of “table robot”, in other words, small companions that we put in a desk, to help us daily. There have already been several attempts in recent years, including Energize Lab Eilik, which reacts when contacting their humans. LG also offered a “company robot”, which in particular can monitor its cat and more.
A true partner
If it is born, this robot would be the culmination of a policy centered on AI and the connected house. Because in 2026, Apple could also offer its famous connected screen to install, in the example, in its kitchen. To this would be added a complete ecosystem of connected objects, including the cameras that open the way to the “automation of national functions”.
In any case, this project is described as “an iPad mounted on something mobile, which can pivot and reposition itself to meet users in a room.” He would also have the ability to react to the sound of the voice, in particular resorting to the person who calls him, or even “attracting attention” if he feels a bit alone.
In addition to Apple’s models, Siri would be in the heart of this future product. The new version of the Vocal Assistant of the iPhone and Ipad is still far from being finished, but the company expects a current 2026 departure.
It remains to be convinced in AI
Bloomberg explains that Apple’s desire is to integrate the robot as much as possible in daily life. For example, you could interrupt a conversation talking about Northern to send the group to a restaurant, or extend your arm to get to an object not far and inform it. Internally, the robot compares with the Pixar lamp, Disney’s animation studio. It also uses a new Widgets and charismatic operating system baptized.
But this little “pocket” assistant is not the only development in Robotics. Apple would develop a large mechanical arm so that you can perform manufacturing, installation and handling tasks. Objective, specifies the economic means: they only have humans for the Assembly of Products. However, it should not be expected before “several years.”
You give one case as in the other, so that these products come in commerce, it will first be necessary to convince in the field of artificial intelligence. Tim Cook, Apple Chief, was reassuring after Siri’s Fiasco, but now he wants to advance and promises ambitious projects. The company was not expressed in these revelations.
Source: BFM TV
