• Robert Playter joined Boston Dynamics in 1994. • | Source: Boston Dynamics Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, has stepped down from the company. • Playter took over as CEO in 2019 and led the company through its acquisition by Hyundai in 2020. • Prior to taking over as CEO, Playter served as the company’s chief operating officer. • His last day with the company will be February 27, 2026. • According to Boston Dynamics, Playter plans to retire.

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  • Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, has stepped down from the company. Playter took over as CEO in 2019 and led the company through its acquisition by Hyundai in 2020. Prior to taking over as CEO, Playter served as the company’s chief operating officer. His last day with the company will be February 27, 2026. According to Boston Dynamics, Playter plans to retire. Amanda McMaster, Boston Dynamic’s chief financial officer, will take over as interim CEO until the board of directors finds its next leader. Playter took over as CEO at a crucial time for Boston Dynamics. The company was long know

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