Bloomberg Report Unveils Apple’s Ambitious Tabletop Robot for Smart Homes

A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicates that Apple’s smart home ambitions are expanding well beyond current HomePod devices, potentially including a sophisticated ‘tabletop robot’ and enhanced camera systems.

According to Gurman, Apple is developing a unique tabletop robot that resembles an iPad mounted on a movable limb. This innovative device is designed to swivel and reposition itself to follow users around a room, turning towards individuals who are addressing it or whose attention it seeks to capture. Prototypes reportedly feature a 7-inch display, similar in size to an iPad mini, complete with a built-in camera for FaceTime calls.

While Apple is reportedly targeting a 2027 launch for this advanced robot, its release, like any unannounced Apple product, remains subject to change. The report also updates previous timelines for another smart home device—a HomePod with a screen but without the robotic movement—which was initially planned for 2025 but has now been pushed to 2026. Both devices are expected to run on the same underlying software, with the robot potentially serving as a more premium or advanced version of the screen-equipped HomePod.

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