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- 1Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires ex-Apple EV chief Doug FieldβRivian spinoff Mind Robotics announced the appointment of Doug Field as president in a major coup for the EV company's s
Mind Robotics, the secretive robotics startup spun off from EV maker Rivian, has appointed Doug Field as president. Field was previously a vice president of special projects at Apple, where he effectively led Project Titan, Apple's ultimately unsuccessful car-making effort. The hire is being framed as a significant win for the young company as it builds out its leadership.
- 2Rivian names Doug Field president of new robotics ventureβDoug Field has been named president of Mind Robotics, an industrial AI and robotics startup created by Rivian. Field wil
Rivian has appointed Doug Field as president of Mind Robotics, a new industrial AI and robotics startup created by the electric vehicle maker. Field, known for his senior engineering roles at Tesla, Apple and Ford, will oversee day-to-day product, engineering and operations. The company is developing purpose-built manufacturing robots rather than humanoid designs, positioning itself as a practical alternative in the crowded robotics field.
- 3Rivian-backed Mind Robotics hires ex-Ford EV chief Doug FieldβΌExclusive: Rivian's startup Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field
Doug Field, the former head of Ford's electric vehicle program and a veteran of Tesla and Apple, has joined Mind Robotics, the startup backed by Rivian. The hire brings one of the auto industry's best-known EV engineering leaders to an early-stage robotics venture, and signals the company's ambition to build a serious hardware team.
- 4UCLA unveils $400 open-source PhoneBot that walks on old smartphonesβΌOld smartphone, new legs: UCLAβs open-source PhoneBot walks on a $400 robot body
UCLA researchers have introduced PhoneBot, an open-source robot body costing around $400 that turns an old smartphone into a walking robot. The phone supplies the brains, screen and sensors, while the printed body provides the legs, making basic robotics far cheaper for hobbyists, students and labs. Coverage highlights the reuse of discarded devices and the project's open-source design.
- 5Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as presidentβRivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics announced the appointment of Dou
Mind Robotics, a secretive robotics startup spun off from electric vehicle maker Rivian, has named Doug Field as its president. Field previously served as a vice president of special projects at Apple, where he was regarded as a de facto leader of the company's car project, and has held senior engineering roles across the auto and tech industries. His appointment is seen as a significant hiring coup for the young robotics firm.
- 6Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires ex-Ford EV chief Doug FieldβRivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field Field also worked on Apple's secretive car project an
Mind Robotics, a spinoff of electric truck maker Rivian, has hired Doug Field, the former head of Ford's electric vehicle division. Field previously worked on Apple's secretive car project and oversaw development of the Tesla Model 3, making him one of the most experienced figures in automotive and EV engineering. His move signals Mind Robotics' serious ambitions as it builds out its leadership team.
- 7Transhumanists: the dream of upgrading humansβTranshumanists: the dream of upgrading humans # negativepid # digitalInvestigations # OSINT # cybersecurity # AI # tech
A new piece examines the transhumanist movement and its ambition to upgrade the human body and mind through technology, touching on themes of robotics, artificial intelligence, and the psychology of life online. The article also flags darker angles, including cybersecurity risks and the potential for cybercrime as human enhancement becomes more connected and digital.
- 8Destro AI Raises $8 Million for Shared-Mind Warehouse RobotsβΌDestro AI Raises $8M to Give Warehouse Robots a Shared Mind
Destro AI has raised $8 million in funding to develop technology that gives warehouse robots a shared coordination system, often described as a shared mind. The approach aims to let multiple robots in a facility coordinate decisions collectively rather than operating in isolation. The announcement was made via press release, and further details on investors and deployment plans have not been widely reported yet.
- 9Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires ex-Ford EV chief Doug FieldβExclusive: Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field
Mind Robotics, a spinoff of electric vehicle maker Rivian, has hired Doug Field, the former head of Ford's EV division, TechCrunch reports. Field, a veteran engineer who has held senior roles at Tesla and Apple, brings extensive experience in vehicle and hardware development to the young robotics company as it builds out its leadership team.