Rivian's Mind Robotics Hires Doug Field as President
Rivian's robotics venture, Mind Robotics, has appointed Doug Field as its new president. Field brings extensive experience from major tech companies' automotive projects.
Mind Robotics, a spinoff from electric vehicle maker Rivian focused on robotics, has appointed Doug Field as its president. This move significantly strengthens the leadership of the secretive startup.
Field possesses a deep background in the automotive and technology sectors. He previously served as VP of special projects at Apple, where he oversaw the company's autonomous car effort, Project Titan. Before that, he led Mac hardware engineering at Apple.
His career also includes a tenure at Tesla as chief vehicle engineer, contributing to the development of the Model 3 sedan. Field rejoined Apple in 2018 and later joined Ford in 2021 to lead its electric vehicle and software division.
Mind Robotics aims to develop advanced robotics solutions, and Field's experience with large-scale automotive projects at major technology firms is expected to be a key asset.