Apple's Robotic Future: 2028 Mass Production Timeline Revealed

Apple's robotics project is making strides but won't reach mass production until 2028 at the earliest. According to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is developing both humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart homes, currently in the proof-of-concept stage. The focus is on creating anthropomorphic designs like a 'lamp robot' rather than human-like forms, emphasizing sensing hardware and software over physical appearance. Despite this progress, mass production isn't expected until 2028 or later. Apple's transparency about its POC phase is unusual and may be aimed at attracting talent to the project, as evidenced by recent job ads for robotics engineers.