Apple explores both anthropogenic and non-human-forming factors, according to A new scoop By the long-term analyst of Apple Ming-Chi Kuo. Intel comes in the heels of a research document from the iPhone manufacturer exploring human interactions with “non-anthropomorphic” robots-in particular a pixar lamp.
While Apple’s research document highlights evidence that could update a potential consumer robot, the project mainly illuminates progress from a company that still sinks into the early research stages of a complex sector. Kuo describes the project as “early proof of the idea”, adding that the Apple Car project was effectively abandoned in a similar early phase. Referring to the “current cycles of progress and formal development”, Kuo Projects 2028 as an optimistic timetable for mass production.
What makes the robots unique compared to other Early Stage Apple projects-such as a rumored folding iPhone-is the level of transparency from the famous apple. (This is the same company, which, as part of a legal settlement, recently apologized to a former iOS engineer who leaks details of the Vision Pro.)
It is inevitable. Progress in robotics is supported by the work of universities and research facilities, along with the corporate projects behind the stage. In recent years, many robotics companies have encountered difficulties in recruiting fast enough to support the release timetables that have been accelerated in the AI era. Publication of the public research on reading is a great resource for the recruitment of engineers.
Kuo suggests that the use of research paper by the qualifying “non -anthropomorphic” is designed to distinguish the robot from anthropoid research.
“While the industry is discussing the advantages of anthropogenic anthropogenic plans,” he writes, “checks in the supply chain indicate that Apple cares more about how users create perception of robots from their natural appearance … indicating that The material and software detect as basic technologies as basic technologies. “
In general, “anthropomorphic” can be applied to robotic systems beyond what we could normally classify as anthropoids. This includes systems affected by human characteristics, but are not exactly one by one humanoid with two hands, two legs and one person. Apple appears to be currently in the “throw on the wall” phase, with work ranging from simple systems to complex humanoids.
Kuo is widely referred to the idea of proof of the idea as part of a “future smart home ecosystem”. This could mean anything from a complete humanoid designed for homework on a smart screen at home with a mechanical arm. The leaks around the project have suggested the latter – which is much more reasonable than coming out of the gate with a humanoid capable of postponing your clothes. Such a product could have a place on a distant road map, but to get there, Apple must first prove that people want a robot at home that is not just empty.
Many companies that build industrial anthropoids, including 1x, figure and Apptronik, are investigating a path from the factory floor at home. Pricing and reliability are two important points. If you think the $ 3,499 Vision Pro was a hard pill to swallow, wait until you see the first batch of humanoids for the home. At present, the goal is to get the reliable industrial humanoid production on a scale, which will reduce the price over time.
After abandoning Apple’s car and stumbling the gateway to both Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence, it is fair to assume that Apple adopts a careful approach to robots. While Apple has a stable history for spreading existing product categories, Silicon Valley is full of bark of failed robots. The same can also be said about the Smart Home category.
One thing we can say with certainty is that Apple is actively exploring robotics. Beyond that, we can probably look forward to at least three years of leaks and speculation.
