Alphabet Gets Robotics Pioneer Back After Her Stint With Apple

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) re-hired Yoky Matsuoka to oversee technology at its Nest Labs smart home unit, snapping up the robotics and artificial intelligence expert after she recently left Apple. As Chief Technology Officer, Matsuoka will work closely with Nest’s engineering and product teams to define a long-term technology roadmap.
As quoted in the press release:

She’ll be responsible for identifying important enabling technologies for Nest products and services, such as sensors and machine learning, while partnering with outside companies.
Matsuoka will also team up with other Alphabet businesses to spot areas where Nest can collaborate on technology and product development.

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