Rivian's Mind Robotics Hires Former Ford EV Chief Doug Field
Mind Robotics, an industrial AI and robotics venture founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in 2025, has appointed former Ford executive Doug Field as its president. The announcement was made at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on October 13-15 in San Francisco. Field brings extensive experience from roles at Tesla and Apple's canceled car project before joining Ford’s EV strategy team. Mind Robotics is backed by over $1 billion from major investors including Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Volkswagen Group Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures. The company aims to develop a full-stack solution for industrial automation using AI-driven robots trained in Rivian’s high-volume manufacturing environment. Scaringe remains involved as chairman but has handed day-to-day operations to Field. Field emphasized the importance of integrating AI with robotics at scale while leveraging real-world deployment opportunities from the start. This move signals Mind Robotics' intent to expand its early-stage efforts and aligns with Rivian’s broader strategy in mobility innovation.
Topics: AI automotive industry robotics startups
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