According to TF Securities Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is exploring robots to add to its future smart home ecosystem. Cupertino-based tech giants are said to be looking at both humanoid and non-human form factors. The roadmap is said to have now reached the proof of concept phase, and mass production is unlikely to begin before 2028. However, iPhone makers seem to be seriously considering entering the robotics space and consider it a sensor. Technology focused on the base software. Recently, the company published a paper on the Eregnnt framework that allows non-humanoid robots to express their intentions through movement.
Apple will be able to enter the robot space in 2028
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Kuo claimed that Apple could expand its smart home ecosystem with humanoid and non-humanoid robots. Interestingly, Kuo argued that Apple is not worried about which form factors are more useful, instead focusing on how users build awareness on robots. In particular, the high-tech giants use the term “humanoid” to refer to human-like robots instead of using the term “anthropomorphism.”
The sources emphasized that Apple focuses on the sensing hardware and integration of the software of these robots rather than the physical appearance. However, Kuo added that the company’s robotics plan is still in the proof of concept phase and that mass production will not begin until after 2028, even if everything is going well. He also added that the company’s rumoured foldable smartphone is in the proof of concept stage.
Apple lamp robot has been introduced for Eregnt Paper
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Interestingly, Apple wasn’t too secret about its robotics ambitions. The company has published several papers on building the capabilities of this technology. Last week, Apple researchers published a paper on the Eregnnt Framework. This allows non-humanoid robots to express their intentions and engage with the user through expressive movements.
The high-tech giant also introduced the framework’s functionality using lamp-shaped robots (non-humanoids). However, these moves do not contribute to the fulfillment of the task.
Kuo argued that Apple’s public stance on Robotics could be a way to attract talent to the company.
