Boston Dynamics Names Rohit Prasad as New CEO
The former Amazon Alexa head will lead the robotics pioneer to accelerate its "Physical AI" and commercial strategy.
A professional executive standing in a high-tech laboratory next to a humanoid robot, representing the new leadership at Boston Dynamics.
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Boston Dynamics has appointed Rohit Prasad as its new Chief Executive Officer [1]. Prasad previously served as a senior vice president and head scientist for Amazon Alexa [1][2]. His leadership is intended to accelerate the company’s "Physical AI" strategy [1]. This approach integrates advanced artificial intelligence into robotic hardware to improve autonomy [2].
The appointment signals a shift toward broader commercialization for the robotics firm [2]. Prasad will oversee the integration of sophisticated AI models into robots such as Atlas and Spot [3]. This move positions Boston Dynamics to compete more aggressively in the humanoid robotics market [2].
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https://www.therobotreport.com/boston-dynamics-appoints-former-amazon-executive-rohit-prasad-new-ceo/
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automate.org
https://www.automate.org/robotics/industry-insights/amazon-alexa-scientist-named-boston-dynamics-ceo
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