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TechnologyaiOct 18, 2026

Mind Robotics Hires Former Apple and Tesla Executive Doug Field

Mind Robotics, a secretive robotics startup spun off from Rivian, has announced the appointment of Doug Field as its new president. This high-profile hire marks a major coup for the company as it looks to expand its footprint in advanced technology. Doug Field brings a wealth of industry experience to the role, having previously served as a vice president of special projects at Apple, where he led the autonomous electric car initiative known as Project Titan. His impressive background also includes leadership positions at Tesla and Ford.

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TechnologyaiOct 18, 2026

Mind Robotics Hires Former Ford EV Chief Doug Field

Mind Robotics, an industrial AI and robotics startup backed by Rivian, has appointed former Ford EV chief Doug Field as its new president. Field brings extensive industry experience from prominent roles at Ford, Tesla, and Apple. The startup focuses on building specialized manufacturing robots powered by foundational models rather than humanoid designs. Rivian serves as its primary testing environment and first major customer. With over $1 billion in backing from major venture firms, Field will oversee day-to-day operations, product development, and engineering as the company scales its manufacturing automation solutions.

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