Rivian Unveils Autonomy Tech and AI Suite

Rivian Automotive unveiled a comprehensive suite of autonomous driving technology and artificial intelligence tools during its inaugural Autonomy and AI Day event in Palo Alto, California, positioning the electric vehicle maker to advance toward eyes-off driving capabilities. The announcements, shared with industry observers and available via online replay, highlighted in-house hardware innovations, expanded software features and a unified AI platform designed to enhance vehicle operations and owner experiences.

At the core of the reveal was the RAP001, Rivian's first custom inference chip, developed on a 5-nanometer multi-chip module in collaboration with Arm and TSMC. The processor delivers 800 tera operations per second (TOPS) and integrates neural engines, memory and redundancy features certified to automotive safety standards. Rivian plans to deploy two RAP001 chips in its Generation 3 Autonomy Computer, achieving a total of 1,600 TOPS to power camera-centric AI models for autonomous functions. This hardware will debut in the upcoming R2 SUV toward the end of 2026, complemented by 11 high-dynamic-range cameras, five radars and, later in production, a LiDAR sensor...