Not even Google's cleaning robots are safe from the tech industry's layoffs and cost-cutting efforts
Everyday Robots' original goal was to create a"general purpose" robot that can perform a wide variety of tasks in many different environments, according to the. The robots use cameras and machine learning to evaluate their environment, and position their arm to clean and perform simple tasks.
According to Wired's conversations with ex-Everyday Robots employees, the decision to shut down Everyday Robots was made as part of the wider cost-cutting initiatives Google CEO Sundar PichaiEveryday Robots and Google did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, however a spokesperson told Wired it will no longer be a separate project within Alphabet, but an unspecified amount of staff and technology will be retained within Google's existing robotics programs.
"It's unfortunate to see it shut down," one former employee told Wired."We are starting to see that robots can do meaningful work in a general way. I don't think it's a sign of a lack of progress. With the right focus, in five years you could have a meaningful product in the market."Subscribe to push notifications
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