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Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires ex-Apple EV chief Doug Field

Original: Rivian 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.

Why now: Doug Field's high-profile track record at Apple, Tesla and Ford makes his move to a secretive Rivian-linked robotics startup notable news in the EV and tech world.

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• Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics announced the appointment of Doug Field as president in a major coup for the EV company's secretive robotics startup. Field was a VP of special projects at Apple, where he was the de facto head of the company's ultimately unsuccessful Project Titan… · verge@www.urbanmind.net · 3

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