GoKawiilDoug Field named president of Rivian-backed robotics startup Mind Robotics
Mind Robotics, the secretive robotics spinoff founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in 2025, has named Doug Field as its president. Field previously led Apple's Project Titan car effort, served as Tesla's chief vehicle engineer during Model 3 development, and most recently ran Ford's electric vehicle and software division until earlier this year. Mind Robotics has raised over $1 billion and says it is building robots intended for use in Rivian's factories and other applications.
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Field's hiring brings a veteran of three major automakers' most ambitious and sometimes troubled technology bets into a startup still operating largely out of public view, which could lend credibility as Mind Robotics seeks further funding and partnerships. Scaringe's statement frames Field's role around scaling teams and shipping complex products, suggesting the company sees execution, not just research, as its next challenge. The appointment also comes as humanoid and industrial robotics attract heavy investment industry-wide, positioning Mind Robotics within a crowded and fast-moving field.
- Doug Field, former Apple, Tesla, and Ford executive, becomes president of Mind Robotics.
- Mind Robotics, founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in 2025, has raised over $1 billion.
- The startup aims to build robots for Rivian's factories and broader industrial applications.
Source: theverge.com — Andrew J. Hawkins, 2026-10-13
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