Thursday, October 30, 2014

Andy Rubin is leaving Google after leading its Android and robot projects

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Justabout a year ago we learned Andy Rubin had shifted his focus at Google from Android to working with robots, like the ones from its acquisition Boston Dynamics, but tonight reports indicate he is leaving the company entirely. The Information and the Wall Street Journal reported the departure, and the WSJ quotes Google CEO Larry Page wishing Rubin well on future endeavors. Earlier in 2013 Rubin handed over direction of Android to Sundar Pichai, who recently assumed an even more powerful role at the company.


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Source: Wall Street Journal


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