Apple Expands Robotics Team, Hinting at Future Tabletop Robot Launch

Apple Inc. is significantly expanding its robotics division, with a senior principal research engineer actively building a team to tackle major challenges in the field. The company has posted job openings for roles like senior tactile research engineer and mechatronics research engineer. This initiative comes as Apple prepares for a leadership transition to a new CEO with a robotics background, who is expected to lead innovative projects, including an anticipated tabletop robot launch next year.