Mind Robotics, Rivian spinoff, hires former Apple and Tesla executive Doug Field as president

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Mind Robotics, a robotics startup spun off from Rivian, has appointed Doug Field as its president. Field's most recent role was at Ford, where he led its electric vehicle and software division since 2021. He has a long history in the automotive and tech sectors, including key positions at Tesla and Apple. The move is considered a significant hire for the secretive robotics company.

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