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Hardware · Updated 7 Oct, 09:53 am IST

Boston Dynamics appoints ex-Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as CEO

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Why it matters for readers: It explains who will lead a well-known robotics company and why his AI background matters.

  • Rohit Prasad will become CEO of Boston Dynamics effective October 7.1
  • Prasad previously served as senior vice president and head scientist for Alexa and Artificial General Intelligence at Amazon.1
  • Boston Dynamics said Prasad will bring experience turning physical AI breakthroughs into commercial success.1
  • Prasad succeeds Robert Playter, who stepped down in February.1
  • Boston Dynamics is owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which plans large-scale robot manufacturing by 2028.1

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