<2>Google Takes Control of ‘Android of Robotics’ Project in Quest for Physical AI
<3>The acquisition of Intrinsic, Alphabet’s AI robotics “moonshot,” marks a significant shift in Google’s strategy, as the company seeks to further integrate its experimental projects with its core business.
<4>With the move, Google is doubling down on its efforts to develop physical AI, a field that has the potential to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Intrinsic, which was founded in 2018, has been working on developing AI-powered robots that can learn and adapt to new situations, much like humans.
<5>According to reports, Intrinsic has made significant progress in recent years, with its robots demonstrating impressive capabilities in tasks such as assembly, inspection, and even surgery. The company’s technology has the potential to transform various industries, and Google’s acquisition is seen as a strategic move to bring this technology closer to its core business.
<6>Intrinsic’s “graduation” into an independent company inside Alphabet’s Other Bets division in 2021 marked a significant milestone for the project. However, with Google’s acquisition, the company will now be fully integrated into the tech giant’s operations.
<7>Google’s acquisition of