Agility Robotics, Boston Dynamics see leadership changes - The Robot Report

Agility Robotics and Boston Dynamics, two leading humanoid robotics companies, are undergoing significant leadership changes. Aaron Saunders, Boston Dynamics’ chief technology officer (CTO) for over 20 years and an early developer of BigDog and Spot robots, announced his departure. Saunders played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s technological vision and aligning R&D with business goals, contributing to advancements such as the redesign of the Atlas robot. His exit marks the end of a notable era at Boston Dynamics, where he helped push the boundaries of physical AI capabilities. At Agility Robotics, Melonee Wise, who joined as CTO in 2023 and later became chief product officer (CPO), is leaving the company at the end of the month. Wise led both engineering and product teams and has a distinguished robotics background, including leadership roles at Zebra Technologies, Fetch Robotics, and Willow Garage, where she contributed to foundational robotics technologies like ROS and the PR2 robot. Following her departure, Agility announced internal restructuring