US EditionRivian Reveals New AI Chip, Rooftop Lidar Coming to R2 EVs in 2026
Rivian plans to expand hands-free driving to over 3.5 million miles of North American roads with new AI chip, lidar, and software powering Level 4 autonomy by 2026.
- On Thursday at Rivian's Autonomy & AI Day in Palo Alto, Rivian Automotive revealed custom silicon and a roofline‑recessed lidar array for the R2 generation.
- Rivian outlined an autonomy roadmap that relies on its Large Driving Model to power Autonomy Plus, expanding hands-free coverage to 3.5 million miles next year toward personal Level 4 autonomy.
- The ACM3 computer can process around 5 billion pixels per second, with the R2 platform integrating 11 cameras totaling 65 megapixels and five redesigned radar units.
- Autonomy+ is priced at $2,500 upfront or $49.99 per month, Rivian Assistant will launch on R1 vehicles early next year, and the R2 will ship next year without ACM3 or lidar.
- Amid slowing EV sales and investor pressure, Rivian emphasized its technology roadmap as a public signal to shareholders and hinted at competing with Waymo in rideshare/robotaxi markets.
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