Apple is quietly pushing deeper into robotics, and this time the effort looks far more ambitious than a side experiment. According to new reports, the company has multiple teams working on AI-driven robots designed for both home and industry. The most intriguing for consumers is an iPad-like device mounted on a robotic arm. 
This machine can follow a person’s movements during FaceTime calls, swivel naturally toward whoever is speaking, and even jump into conversations through a much smarter version of Siri.
Apple’s upgraded Siri is expected to move beyond scripted commands. Imagine discussing dinner plans with a friend, and the robot casually suggesting a nearby restaurant – polite, natural, and context-aware. To make the device feel less mechanical, Apple is said to be considering giving it a familiar personality, possibly borrowing the iconic smiling Finder face from macOS.
Leadership for the project reportedly comes from Kevin Lynch, known for shaping Apple’s smartwatch software and working on its automotive initiatives. Behind him are dedicated teams in hardware, AI, and interface design, all working to make Apple’s robots not just functional but also approachable.
The robotics push doesn’t end with the home assistant. Apple is also developing a large robotic arm, internally codenamed T1333, targeted at manufacturing. Other ideas under discussion include a wheeled robot similar to Amazon’s Astro and even early explorations into humanoid designs. While many of these projects may never see the light of day – just like the canceled Project Titan car – the robotic arm tablet concept seems closest to reality.
If Apple succeeds, these robots could blur the line between smart devices and living companions, embedding Siri with a physical presence that moves, looks, and responds more like us.