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5mo ago

Apple Reassigns Robotics Division Leadership to Hardware Chief John Ternus

The move consolidates robotics and smart-home projects under Ternus while freeing AI chief John Giannandrea to focus on advanced artificial intelligence development.

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Overview

  • Apple has transitioned its secretive robotics team from AI chief John Giannandrea to Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus.
  • This change merges two robotics teams under Ternus, unifying efforts on smart-home and robotics projects for streamlined development.
  • The robotics team, led by Kevin Lynch, is reportedly working on devices like a robotic iPad with a movable arm and a mobile robot for home use.
  • The move allows Giannandrea to prioritize artificial intelligence and machine learning advancements as Apple works to compete with AI leaders like Google and OpenAI.
  • Ternus, who oversees hardware engineering for major Apple products, is seen as a potential successor to CEO Tim Cook, further elevating his role within the company.