Rivian is deploying software update 2026.36, which introduces a significant new feature called Pet Cam exclusively for owners of the Rivian R2 electric SUV. This functionality allows R2 drivers to monitor pets left inside their vehicle by providing a live…
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Rivian announced on April 25, 2024, that the planned availability of its new autonomy computer and lidar system for the Rivian R2 electric SUV will be delayed. While the company still intends to launch these advanced features this year, consumers…
Rivian announced that its first R2 electric vehicles, featuring integrated LiDAR and the company's in-house RAP1 autonomy computer, will be delivered to employees before the end of 2026. Paying customers are slated to receive their R2 vehicles starting in 2027.
A direct comparison of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta and Rivian's Autonomy+ hands-free driving systems highlights distinct approaches to autonomous vehicle technology, with Rivian incorporating additional safety guardrails not present in Tesla's offering.
The Rivian R2 electric SUV has been observed near Rivian's headquarters equipped with a LiDAR sensor. While this sensor will not be present in the initial production vehicles, it is slated for inclusion within a few months of the earliest…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe stated this week that the pricing automakers currently charge for self-driving software is unsustainable, drawing a parallel to the evolution of airbags. He suggested that features initially offered as paid options will eventually become standard, integrated…