It does seem to confirm a previous rumor that Apple is working on a smart home hub that could feature a robotic arm. That device was rumored to be able to tilt, rotate 360-degrees and orient itself to face users as needed. Also, it could cost as much as $1,000 and might launch in 2026 or 2027.

Apple develops humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart homes, focusing on human interaction over appearance, with mass production expected no earlier than 2028.

Apple is exploring the merits of producing its own humanoid and non-humanoid robots, one analyst says. While signs have previously pointed toward a non-humanoid robot in Apple's future, supply chain insights reportedly indicate that the brand is also looking into anthropomorphic machines,

To create the next generation of smart home devices, Apple is considering both humanoid and non-humanoid robots. Here's what we know.

Apple insider, Ming-Chi Kuo has uncovered that Apple is exploring robotics as its next big smart home investment. According to Kuo, this is in the “proof-of-concept” within Apple, so it could be years before we ever see it.

Apple is exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots as future smart home products, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi