Google is about to quit Andy Ruben, one of his creators Android, as it became known.
Rubin, who is considered the "father" of the popular operating system, will leave after about nine years at the space giant technology. According to reports, he intends to establish an "incubator" for startups active in hardware.
"I want to wish Anty the best with what comes next. With Android it made something really remarkable - with a billion and more satisfied users. Thanks, "said Google's CEO and co-founder Larry Peez.
Andy Rubin, the "father" of the popular Android operating system, will leave after about nine years in the giant of technology.
His departure comes after Rubin left the Android division in March 2013 to begin work on its robotics program. companys. According to a BBC report, he was behind the acquisition of seven robotics companies in six months in a rumored bid to develop a rival to the supposed upcoming delivery system with drones of Amazon, claims that Google characterizes as hearsay and speculation. Android "passed" to Sudar Pichai.
As noted in the BBC report, this announcement comes in the context of a series of changes at Google - which, according to New York Times, aim to relieve Larry Page of the responsibility of overseeing individual projects.
Rubin's position will be undertaken by Professor James Kupner, a researcher at Google's Robotics Institute and Carnegie Mellon, who has worked on the company's self-guided program. According to a Guardian article, Rubin - who had left Apple 1992 - was known for "seizing" the Android team from the rest of Google, and managing it as if it were a separate company in the technology giant .
Source: naftemporiki.gr
