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Rivian Spinoff Mind Robotics Hires Former Ford EV Chief Doug Field

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Mind Robotics, a spinoff from Rivian, has appointed Doug Field, formerly the chief of Ford's EV division, as its new leader. Field brings extensive experience from his previous roles, including work on Apple's autonomous vehicle project and overseeing the development of the Tesla Model 3. AI

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Rivian Spinoff Mind Robotics Hires Former Ford EV Chief Doug Field

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