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Boston Dynamics names Rohit Prasad as new CEO

Original titleHyundai’s physical AI unit Boston Dynamics names ex-Amazon executive Rohit Prasad new CEO - KED Global

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Hyundai's physical AI unit Boston Dynamics appointed Rohit Prasad, a former Amazon executive, as its new CEO.

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Hyundai’s physical AI unit Boston Dynamics names ex-Amazon executive Rohit Prasad new CEO KED Global

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