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    Google to make robots

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25212514

    Google has revealed it has taken over seven robotics companies in the past half a year and has begun hiring staff to develop its own product.

    A spokesman confirmed the effort was being headed up by Andy Rubin, who was previously in charge of the Android operating system.
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    Google buy a military robot company - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25395989

    The company (also) produced this robot a while back - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24427821
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