- Doug Field has officially joined Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics as president.
- Field brings high-profile leadership experience from Apple’s Project Titan, Tesla’s Model 3 program, and Ford.
- The executive appointment highlights Mind Robotics’ expansion into advanced autonomous and robotic engineering.
Mind Robotics Secures Veteran Automotive Leadership
In a significant executive acquisition, Rivian’s secretive robotics spinoff, Mind Robotics, has appointed Doug Field as its new president. The move signals a concerted effort by the electric vehicle company to accelerate its efforts in robotics and autonomous technology development.
A Proven Track Record: Apple, Tesla, and Ford
Doug Field stands out as one of the most prominent hardware and automotive leaders of recent decades, having played instrumental roles across several high-profile vehicle programs:
- Apple: Served as Vice President of Special Projects and de facto leader of Project Titan, Apple’s secretive autonomous car initiative.
- Tesla: Oversaw the critical development and production ramp of the high-volume Tesla Model 3.
- Ford: Led the automotive giant’s dedicated electric vehicle division.
| Company / Project | Role | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Mind Robotics (Rivian) | President | Robotics and autonomous systems |
| Apple (Project Titan) | VP of Special Projects | Autonomous vehicle systems |
| Tesla | Engineering Lead | Model 3 development |
| Ford | EV Chief | Electric vehicle development |
With Mind Robotics operating under the broader Rivian umbrella, Field’s cross-disciplinary background in consumer tech, mass-market manufacturing, and automotive software is set to shape the startup’s emerging technological roadmap.
Attracting a leader who steered engineering at Apple, Ford, and Tesla demonstrates that Mind Robotics intends to transition from an exploratory project into a production-ready robotics enterprise with industrial-scale execution.
