Rivian is preparing its smart and autonomous revolution
- Published on 12/12/2025 15:39
- Modified on 12/12/2025 15:49
The American manufacturer Rivian, still unknown in France, unveils a very ambitious vision of its car of tomorrow.
Rivian is not yet present in Europe, but its name is already circulating among electric car enthusiasts in the United States. This young California-based brand, known for its high-end electric pick-ups and SUVs, has organized its very first Autonomy & AI Day. The objective: to show that it is preparing a new generation of vehicles where artificial intelligence will play a central role.
The main announcement concerns an internal electronic chip, named RAP1. Designed specifically for autonomy, it offers impressive computing power, capable of analyzing billions of pixels per second. This chip powers a new onboard computer, the ACM3, which will serve as the basis for the brand’s future driver assistance systems.
Rivian also confirmed that its upcoming models, notably the future R2 lineup expected by the end of 2026, will integrate a LiDAR sensor. This type of laser radar, increasingly common in high-end cars, allows for better obstacle detection and improves assisted driving in tricky situations.
Rivian wants its technological independence
On the software side, Rivian adopts an approach heavily inspired by the world of generative AI. The brand is developing a Large Driving Model, an artificial intelligence model trained on vast amounts of driving data. The idea: to enable the car to anticipate, understand its environment, and adopt a more natural driving style.
In the near future, Rivian will introduce a new feature called Universal Hands-Free, a hands-free driving capability available on nearly 6 million kilometers of roads in North America. The brand will gradually expand the autonomous capabilities of its vehicles through subscriptions at 40 euros per month. This cautious approach will allow customers to experience these features before being tempted by a $2,500 Autonomy + package. A smart choice to avoid disappointment.
Finally, Rivian unveiled the Rivian Assistant, a next-generation voice assistant designed to engage naturally with the driver and interact with the calendar, applications, or vehicle systems.
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Still unknown on French roads, Rivian clearly shows its ambition: to become one of the technological leaders in electric and autonomous vehicles.
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This page is translated from the original post "Rivian prépare sa révolution intelligente et autonome" in French.
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