Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team | TechCrunch
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Diligent Robotics is expanding its leadership team by appointing Rashed Haq as chief technology officer and Todd Brugger as chief operating officer. Both leaders previously worked at Cruise, where they gained substantial experience. Diligent has deployed approximately 100 Moxi humanoid robots in hospitals and pharmacies, focusing on non-patient-facing tasks. CEO Andrea Thomaz emphasized the importance of operational efficiency in preparation for significant scaling. Haq's deep expertise in AI and Brugger's skills in operations align with Diligent's ambitions for growth over the coming years.
Thomaz said Diligent has deployed about 100 Moxi robots in healthcare facilities and is ready to scale its operations more dramatically.
Haq's expertise in getting novel AI algorithms to work in real life makes him a valuable addition to Diligent's leadership team.
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