Apple Shifts Robotics Team to Hardware Amid Restructuring

Apple is restructuring by moving its secret robotics team from AI chief John Giannandrea to Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus, who is considered a top candidate for future CEO. This follows recent leadership shifts, including Siri's transfer to Vision Pro chief Mike Rockwell, amid concerns about AI project delays. The robotics group, working on products like a tabletop robot with a movable iPad-like display and various home and mobile assistant robots, will now be consolidated under the hardware division. The reorganization allows Giannandrea to focus on core AI and machine learning efforts. These moves are seen as positioning Apple to accelerate robotics product development and pursue new growth following the cancellation of its car project. The leadership changes highlight Apple's intent to prioritize AI and robotics innovation amid intensifying competition.