Technologyby Kirsten Korosec, Sean O'Kane
Mind Robotics Hires Former Ford EV Chief Doug Field
Key Takeaways
- Doug Field joins Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics as president.
- The startup focuses on industrial automation using foundation models.
- Rivian acts as the primary testing environment and first customer.
- Mind Robotics has secured over $1 billion in backing from top venture firms.
Mind Robotics has hired former Ford EV executive Doug Field as president to lead its industrial AI and robotics venture. Field, known for his previous leadership roles at Tesla, Apple, and Ford, will manage day-to-day operations while founder RJ Scaringe remains involved.
The startup aims to revolutionize industrial manufacturing using purpose-built robots powered by foundation models, utilizing Rivian as its primary testing ground. Backed by over $1 billion in venture funding, the company is positioning itself to scale its operations significantly.
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