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Why Google Had to Shut Down Its Bipedal Robot Team

Scarlett Ness
Updated
Why Google Had to Shut Down Its Bipedal Robot Team

On November 15, Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) reportedly announced that it is closing down its bipedal robotics team after failing to find a buyer. Notably, Google had acquired the Japanese team Schaft in 2013 to develop bipedal robots to help navigate disaster scenarios. In 2016, Schaft created a robot prototype to navigate stairs and homes. Along with Schaft, Alphabet acquired Boston Dynamics and seven other robotics firms under the robotics division, which was led by Andy Rubin, who left Google in 2014.

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