If Google is the only one with robotics technology, then it can name its terms when dealing with vehicle manufacturers, because they will need to be able to lic

If Google is the only one with robotics technology, then it can name its terms when dealing with vehicle manufacturers, because they will need to be able to license it to remain cutting-edge. By not acquiring/having a formal stake in the automobile industry, it limits its risk (since we all know how risky that business is now!).