A new report from a source in Taiwan claims that Foxconn will be in charge of manufacturing Apple’s next robot
The Plans for the launch of Apple’s first robot are confirmeda report this week made it clearer and It is now known that Foxconn will be in charge of manufacturing it. Mark Gurman is aware of a team working on developing an “expensive desktop device for the home.” The device would be a robot with an iPad-like screen with one limb.
Foxconn, the manufacturer of Apple’s new robot
Previously, Gurman indicated that this robot will have a limb, which will be used to move around the screen.. This screen will tilt up and down, as well as being able to rotate 360 degrees. Since April, there has been information that Apple is working on its new robot, although It is not known exactly what type of robot it will be. and whether its technology will revolutionize the home market.
According to iPhone Addictciting a report from a source in Taiwan, Foxconn has already been informed that it will be in charge of manufacturing the robotic arm and the casing that will mount the screen. and other components that Apple plans.
Concept of a small robot from Apple
There is a division of Foxconn called Hongzhun that has experience producing components for robots.so it would not be anything new for the Taipei-based company. The code apparently attributed to the robot would be “J595” and it is proposed as the next solution, a “central system for Apple’s home automation ecosystem.”
Are we going back to the base of an iPad mounted on a HomePod?
We know that there are many devices on the market that are already a reality in the home market.. Screens integrated into speakers or smart speakers that offer different functionalities but without being anything surprising. It is unknown at this time What operating system will Apple’s robot run?It could be a variation of iPadOS although retaining some of the interaction functions already known through apps.
HomePod concept with screen
It is still not clear what design Apple would adopt for its new robot. but the reality is that right now it looks more like an iPad mounted on a HomePod, although the body of the latter will more closely resemble that of a traditional speaker.