Google's secret project

On 4/12, The New York Times reported that Andy Rubin - who is behind Google's Android mobile operating system - is working on a secret robot project.

Although Andy Rubin did not disclose much information, a source said the robot research department was aiming for a breakthrough. This news has been rumored earlier when Andy Rubin left the Android development team and has repeatedly expressed his interest in robotics, and said he was "delighted to become a professional."

Andy Rubin - who is considered the father of Android. (Photo: THE VERGE)

It is known that this secret robot development department is not part of the well-known Google X Lab, which is behind some of Google's unique projects, including self-propelled cars and internet broadcasting equipment. not by airship. Over the past few years, Google has consistently acquired large companies involved in the field of robotics, particularly with the humanoid genre, which simulates human movements as well.

Andy Rubin's robot development department may be a team of players from these acquired companies and many of the robot scientists that Andy Rubin is actively taking. This information shows that Google is giving more priority to this project.

However, it seems that the product of the robot project that Andy Rubin is developing is aimed at auto manufacturing rather than civilian robotics. This also coincides with the growing demand for mobile manufacturing, with contractors such as Foxconn of China also seeking to replace workers with robots.