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Boston Dynamics Names Rohit Prasad CEO to Lead Physical AI
Boston Dynamics makes robots for real-world jobs.
The company has chosen Rohit Prasad to be its next leader.
He is expected to start on October 7, 2026.
Prasad used to work at Amazon, where he helped develop Alexa and worked on artificial intelligence.
Boston Dynamics wants to combine AI with robots so they can do more tasks on their own.
One of its robots is a humanoid called Atlas.
Hyundai plans to bring Atlas to a factory in Georgia in 2028.
Prasad replaces Robert Playter, who left the CEO role after six years.
Rohit Prasad will become Boston Dynamics’ chief executive on October 7, 2026.
The former Amazon executive is tasked with advancing the company’s “Physical AI” strategy, combining artificial intelligence and robotics.
Prasad spent 12 years at Amazon, contributing to Alexa and leading work on foundation models; he previously worked at Raytheon BBN Technologies.
Boston Dynamics is preparing to commercialize humanoid robots including Atlas, as Hyundai plans to introduce Atlas at its Georgia factory in 2028.
Prasad succeeds Robert Playter, who resigned after six years as CEO; Hyundai has said it intends to acquire SoftBank Group’s remaining stake in the company.
- Who
- Rohit Prasad, Boston Dynamics’ incoming CEO.
- What
- Boston Dynamics appointed Prasad to lead the company and its Physical AI strategy.
- Where
- Boston Dynamics; Hyundai plans to introduce Atlas at its Georgia factory in 2028.
- When
- His appointment takes effect October 7, 2026.
- Why
- The company says the appointment will help integrate advanced AI with its robotics technology and expand commercial uses for intelligent machines.
Key facts
- Incoming CEO
- Rohit Prasad
- Effective date
- October 7, 2026
- Strategy
- “Physical AI”: combining AI and robotics for real-world applications
- Previous employer
- Amazon, where Prasad spent 12 years
- Pre-Amazon experience
- Almost 14 years at Raytheon BBN Technologies
- Humanoid robot
- Atlas
- Hyundai’s stated Atlas plan
- Introduce Atlas at its Georgia factory in 2028 and ramp production to 30,000 units per year
- Outgoing CEO
- Robert Playter, who served for six years and resigned earlier this year
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