AI & Robotics
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter Retires After Three Decades of Building Walking Machines
Robert Playter, who guided Boston Dynamics from a research lab into a commercial robotics powerhouse under Hyundai's ownership, will leave the company on February 27. CFO Amanda McMaster takes over as interim CEO.
Key Takeaways
- Robert Playter retiring February 27 after leading Boston Dynamics since 2019
- CFO Amanda McMaster named interim CEO while board searches for successor
- All 2026 Atlas humanoid units already committed to Hyundai and Google DeepMind
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