From Alexa to Robotics: Rohit Prasad Takes Helm at Boston Dynamics

Rohit Prasad, a former Amazon executive and prominent artificial intelligence specialist, has taken over as the new chief executive of Boston Dynamics.

The appointment moves Prasad from a career associated with Amazon and Alexa to the leadership of a robotics company, marking a new direction for the AI executive.

His background in artificial intelligence is central to the transition, which puts him at the intersection of software intelligence and physical machines.

The announcement did not provide details of Prasad’s plans for Boston Dynamics or outline the priorities he will pursue as chief executive.