Apple to Release AI-Powered Tabletop Robot and Home Security
Apple to release AI-driven tabletop robot, smart display, and home security gear with upgraded Siri and facial recognition features.
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Apple is moving to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence market with a lineup of smart-home products set for release over the next two years, according to Bloomberg. The company’s roadmap includes a tabletop robot, a home control display, and a series of AI-enabled security devices.
The first new hardware is expected in mid-2026 — a smart display designed as a central control hub for connected devices. It will handle video calls, play music, manage home automation, take notes, and allow web browsing. The device will not feature moving parts but will run on a new operating system, internally called Charismatic, built to recognize multiple household members.
Apple’s most ambitious release is targeted for 2027 — a tabletop robot with an iPad-sized screen mounted on a motorized arm. The arm will be able to turn toward users during movement, enabling natural interactions for video calls and hands-free assistance. This device will also rely on the Charismatic platform and a significantly enhanced Siri.
The company is also preparing AI-integrated security equipment. Plans include battery-operated indoor and outdoor cameras with facial recognition and automation functions, such as adjusting lighting or playing personalized music. Apple is working on a doorbell system with similar recognition features. The camera batteries are expected to last months on a single charge, potentially up to a year.
A core part of the rollout is an upgraded Siri, internally referred to as Linwood, scheduled for early 2026. This version is designed to remember user preferences, maintain context in conversations, and respond more naturally. Apple is developing its own AI models while also testing external technologies, including those from Anthropic.
Industry analysts note that these developments position Apple to compete more directly with Amazon and Google, which have already deployed AI-driven smart-home assistants and devices. If delivered as planned, the integration of Siri across hardware could shift the assistant’s role from a mobile tool to a central controller for connected living spaces.
