Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Apple Plans AI Robot, Smart Speaker with Movable Display
Apple is working on a cool new robot for your home!
Imagine an iPad on wheels that can follow you around and answer your questions.
This robot, set to come out in 2027, will use a smarter Siri that can have conversations and give helpful info.
Before the robot, Apple plans to release a smart speaker with a screen in 2026.
Both will use a new system called Charismatic that knows who you are and changes the screen to fit you.
They are also making new cameras to work with the robot and speaker.
The goal is to make your home smarter!
Apple is developing a 'tabletop robot' with a movable display for a potential 2027 release.
The robot, internally called project J595, will feature a display that swivels and follows users.
It will use a new version of Siri with an animated avatar for dynamic interactions.
Apple plans to release a smart speaker with a display by mid-2026, codenamed J490.
Both devices will run on the new Charismatic operating system, optimized for home environments.
- Who
- Apple is developing these devices, led by Kevin Lynch.
- What
- Apple is developing a 'tabletop robot' with a movable display and a smart speaker with a display.
- When
- The robot is planned for a 2027 release, and the speaker by mid-2026.
- Where
- The devices are designed for home use.
- Why
- To bring a lifelike AI device to consumers and integrate a smart home ecosystem.
- Project Name
- J595 (Robot), J490 (Smart Speaker)
- Target Release
- 2027 (Robot), Mid-2026 (Smart Speaker)
- Operating System
- Charismatic
- Key Feature (Robot)
- Movable display that follows users
- Key Feature (Speaker)
- Smart-home control, note-taking, music streaming