Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Velocity Alert: Google Acquires Robotics-Design Company Boston Dynamics

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Google Acquires Robotics-Design Company Boston Dynamics

Google acquired Boston Dynamics, an engineering and robotics-design company, in a deal that significantly enhances the search giant's robotics expertise. The Friday acquisition brings a new dynamic to Google's robotics efforts, led by Andy Rubin, which includes the company's much-discussed self-driving cars, according to The New York Times.

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