Google Hires Key PlayStation VR Dev Richard Marks

Google has officially hired Dr. Richard Marks, known for his work on PlayStation VR, PlayStation Move and EyeToy.

According to VentureBeat, Marks has joined Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP), his first major move away from Sony since 1999.

During his time with Sony, he worked in Sony’s experimental Magic Lab, helping to create the EyeToy and PlayStation Camera, the basis of PlayStation Move and PSVR’s motion-tracking technology.

An official statement from google states “ATAP is at the intersection of science and application where our goal is to solve significant problems and close the gap between what if and what is. We’re super excited about Richard joining the senior team and look forward to his contributions.”

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