tech
February 10, 2026
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter Steps Down After 30 Years at the Company
Robert Playter announced he is leaving Boston Dynamics after 30 years at the company in various roles, including six years as CEO.
TL;DR
- Robert Playter is stepping down as CEO of Boston Dynamics.
- Amanda McMaster, the CFO, will serve as interim CEO.
- Playter has been with Boston Dynamics for 30 years, holding roles like VP of Engineering and COO.
- He took over as CEO in 2020, succeeding founder Marc Raibert.
- Boston Dynamics was founded in 1992 and has been owned by Alphabet, SoftBank, and currently Hyundai.
- The company is known for its quadruped robot Spot and humanoid robot Atlas.
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