# Apple's autonomous mobile home robot, codenamed J595, may be named HomeView Ultra and is planned for launch in 2027 at over $1,000

- Source: Ars Technica
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:32:21.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/nr4oo1v7qsandym9ya78o2o3l
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/11/apples-roaming-home-robot-may-do-facetime-switch-lights-on-and-yell-at-your-cat/

## Summary

Apple is advancing an autonomous mobile home robot codenamed J595, possibly to be named HomeView Ultra as part of the HomeView smart display product line, with support for FaceTime calls and automatic light switching when someone enters a room. The product targets a 2027 launch at a possible price above $1,000, with development delays potentially pushing it to 2028. Its earliest prototype dates back to 2018 and was approved for continuation by then-CEO Tim Cook; its publicly known features are still considered limited.