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Two divisions, actually: Calico and Google Life Sciences (where I work). We're making all sorts of really cool stuff, like glucose sensing patches for diabetes
by QuercusMax 11y ago
Two divisions, actually: Calico and Google Life Sciences (where I work). We're making all sorts of really cool stuff, like glucose sensing patches for diabetes maintenance[1], solar-powered contact-lenses[2]. Calico is focused on life extension, GLS is much more practical.
[1] http://www.mhealthnews.com/news/next-google-glucose-sensing-patch-diabetics http://www.mhealthnews.com/news/next-google-glucose-sensing-...
[2]http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2015/10/19/google_patents_smart_wearable_contact_lens_that_monitors_data_and_is_powered.html http://www.slate.com/blogs/business_insider/2015/10/19/googl...
- dzhiurgis 11y agoIs there any products that are being produced or is everything still being researched, tested, approved?
- QuercusMax 11y agoWe bought LiftWare[1], who make the self-stabilizing utensils for Parkinson's. Everything else is in various stages of development. [1] http://www.liftware.com/ http://www.liftware.com/
- VierScar 11y agoThat's cool! Can you tell us why Google is putting resources into the medical area? How does this pay off in the business sense? Are Calico/Google Life Sciences profitable?