Apple is said to have launched a hush-hush project to develop a personal robot as it faces pressure to produce a revenue-generating product along the lines of the iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch.The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant is also working on a new table-top home device that uses robotics to move a display around as the company faces pressure to produce a revenue-generating product along the lines of the iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch, the outlet reported.
The hardware development has been overseen by Matt Costello and Brian Lynch, according to Bloomberg News.The Post has sought comment from Apple.Since Jan. 1, shares of Apple are down 8% as the company has seen other Silicon Valley rivals such as Nvidia and Microsoft surge thanks to the AI craze. Apple’s robotics venture is being compared to Amazon’s AI-powered robot, Astro, the $1,000 unit that can hear, see and follow you around the house.
The 17-inch tall robot comes equipped with two wheels and a compartment that can transport a can of soda or snacks from room to room.