On: Google Acquires Boston Dynamics

[olefoo]

So why wasn't Apple in there bidding against them?

I could actually see Apple doing a rather good job with robots. Making sleek, stylish efficient (servant|killing) machines...

On a more sober note. I see Apple as being likely to go after the home automation market. In fact I wouldn't be too surprised if they partnered up with an RV manufacturer to try out technology for the "iHome".

[Qworg → olefoo]

In truth, I don't know why no one else is bidding in. Perhaps it seems too risky or too outside the core business.

As for home automation, sure. I cannot see why these companies aren't trying to stake out the Internet of Things in the home more.