{"id":9922,"date":"2014-07-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-23T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.processindustryforum.com\/uncategorised\/googles-plans-2014\/"},"modified":"2014-07-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-07-23T23:00:00","slug":"googles-plans-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.processindustryforum.com\/digital-marketing\/googles-plans-2014","title":{"rendered":"Google’s Plans for 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Facts<\/p>\n

Think you have all the facts about Google?<\/strong> Maybe not. Because if you delve a bit deeper, perhaps using the tech behemoth’s ubiquitous search engine, you might be surprised at the dazzling breadth of issues that Google plans<\/a> to tackle this year and beyond.<\/p>\n

Facts about Google<\/h1>\n

Google Robotics<\/h2>\n

\"Robotics<\/p>\n

In 2013 Google quietly went about acquiring a raft of small robotics<\/a> companies. Some tech analysts predict a concerted move towards a manufacturing revolution. The New York Times<\/a> said, \u201cAt least for now, Google\u2019s robotics effort is not something aimed at consumers. Instead, the company\u2019s expected targets are in manufacturing \u2014 like electronics assembly, which is now largely manual \u2014 and competing with companies like Amazon in retailing, according to several people with specific knowledge of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n

Google Glass and Smart Contact Lens<\/h2>\n

Google Glass<\/a> was undoubtedly a cool breakthrough for 2013. But it was only made available to developers and the exorbitant price tag of $1,500 (\u00a31,000) rendered it an expensive boy toy. This year the updated Glass 2 features prescription lenses, more colours and additional apps but the hefty cost remains unchanged. So, like the original iPhone, it may take a few more years before this experimental wearable technology gains widespread acceptance. They’re also testing a ‘smart contact lens,’ capable of measuring glucose levels in tears to help diabetics to manage their condition, which features an embedded miniaturised wireless chip and glucose sensor.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Google Glasses and Smart Contact Lens<\/em><\/h3>\n