January 23, 2020 03:00 pm
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Robot maker Boston Dynamics replaces CEO to prepare for new stage of growth
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Boston Dynamics, the creator of the internet’s favorite robot dog, is announcing a new CEO and developer conference as it begins selling its robots more widely.
Marc Raibert, who founded the company in 1992 and served as CEO until late last year, is taking on the role of chairman, while Rob Playter, the former chief operating officer, is moving to CEO.
Raibert, a veteran engineer, has been the public face of Boston Dynamics for many years and is well-known in the conference circuit for his lively presentations and livelier Hawaiian shirts. Raibert has led decades of research and development at the company, which began leasing its first commercial robot to businesses,...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/23/21078295/boston-dynamic-spot-robot-ceo-marc-raibert-replaced-sdk-conference
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