Apple detailed a larger robotic version of its HomeView smart home hub, internally called HomeView Ultra or HomeView Max, featuring a 9-inch display on a swiveling arm with 360-degree rotation. The device, reported by The Information's Aaron Tilley, would use cameras and sensors to be "fully aware of its environment and act autonomously," with capabilities including turning on lights when someone enters a room and directing pets to get off furniture. Apple's hardware has largely been finalized for approximately two years, but the company faces internal disagreements regarding which software features should debut on the first-generation model versus those postponed for a second-generation model already under discussion. The company aims to release the product in 2027 at a price of around $1,000 in the U.S., though delays could push the launch to 2028. Beyond the HomeView Ultra, Apple has explored other home robot concepts, including wheeled units that follow users, indoor flying devices, and clothes-folding robots, though the release status of these projects remains unclear. The standard HomeView, which was officially unveiled in October and launched on November 13, serves as the centerpiece of Apple's expanding smart home ecosystem, combining Siri AI, FaceTime, media playback and Apple Home controls. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg previously confirmed the 9-inch screen's 360-degree swivel capability. Apple appears to be testing how physical AI could work in the home, moving Apple Intelligence beyond screens and speakers into devices that can physically react to their environment.