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Rivian partner Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president

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Briefings

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appointed Doug Field as president of Mind Robotics, a startup focused on autonomous electric vehicles. Field previously led Apple's unsuccessful Project Titan autonomous car initiative and served as Tesla's chief vehicle engineer on the Model 3. This move follows Field's 2018 departure from Tesla and 2021 hiring by Ford, where he worked on EV and software projects. The appointment marks a significant shift in Rivian's robotics strategy, though the specific technical goals of Mind Robotics remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• Doug Field was appointed president of Mind Robotics by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in October 2026.
• Field previously led Apple's Project Titan autonomous car initiative and served as Tesla's chief vehicle engineer on the Model 3.

Context

Mind Robotics is Rivian's secretive robotics project, and Field's background in autonomous vehicle development suggests potential expertise in Rivian's goals. However, no specific technical goals or project timeline are provided in the source.

Limitations

The source provides no details on Mind Robotics' specific technical goals, project timeline, or Rivian's strategic plans. Field's specific contributions to Rivian's robotics efforts are not described, and the startup's operational status is unconfirmed.

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