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Alphabet's experimental department, Everyday Robots, is being shut down amid layoffs at Google and the tech industry.

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Everyday Robots had over 200 workers and was promoted out of Alphabet's secretive X moonshot lab over a year ago.

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The team developed over 100 robots that could clean the company's cafeterias and perform other tasks.

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The robots were trained to squeegee cafeteria tables, separate trash and recycling, and open doors, among other capabilities.

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During the pandemic, the robots were used to tidy up dining halls and check the cleanliness of conference rooms.

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The robots and their trainers weren't immune to Alphabet's budget cuts.

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The robots likely cost tens of thousands of dollars each, according to robotics experts.

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Everyday Robots will no longer be a separate project within Alphabet.

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Some of the technology and part of the team will be consolidated into existing robotics efforts within Google Research.

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Alphabet and Everyday Robots did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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