Boston Dynamics names Amazon’s Rohit Prasad as new CEO
Prasad replaces interim CEO Amanda McMaster and succeeds Robert Playter, who stepped down in February. Prasad previously led Alexa and Amazon’s AI efforts, including the Nova foundation model, and spent 14 years at Raytheon BBN Technologies focusing on machine learning for government and commercial use.
Key points
- Rohit Prasad, former Amazon SVP for Alexa and AI, becomes Boston Dynamics’ third CEO
- Prasad’s hire accelerates physical AI integration with robotics for industrial and commercial use
- Hyundai Motor Group supports the strategy, citing combined robotics, AI, and manufacturing strengths
Prasad’s appointment aims to accelerate Boston Dynamics’ physical AI strategy by merging robotics with advanced AI. He plans to commercialize intelligent robotic systems for safety, productivity, and efficiency in industrial and commercial settings. Hyundai Motor Group, which acquired a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank in 2021, praised the partnership’s potential to scale physical AI. Recent updates include a new hand for Atlas, the Robotics Metaplant Application Center (RMAC) in Georgia, and Spot 5.2 with agentic workflows.
Boston Dynamics appoints former Amazon exec Rohit Prasad as new CEO
The Robot Report · 6 October 2026
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