Google is about to quit Andy Ruben, one of his creators Android, as it became known.
Rubin, who is considered to be the "father" of the popular operating system, will leave after about nine years in the giant of technology. According to reports, he plans to set up a "incubator" for hardware startups.
“I want to wish Andy the best with what comes next. With Android he created something truly remarkable - with a billion and more satisfied users. Thank you," said CEO and co-founder of Google, Larry Page.
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 start working on the company's robotics program. According to a BBC report, it was behind the acquisition of seven robotics companies within six months, as part of a rumored attempt to develop an adversary in Amazon's allegedly upcoming drone delivery system, allegations that Google is speculating. Android "passed" to Sudar Pizza.
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 taken by Professor James Kuffner, Robotics researcher Institute της Google και του Carnegie Mellon, who has worked on the company's self-driving car program. As stated in his publication Guardian, Rubin—who had left Apple in 1992—was known for "isolating" the Android team from the rest of Google, and running it as if it were a separate company within the tech giant.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
