[St00k]

Looks like Rivian will be putting its autopilot-style self-driving features on every vehicle it builds.

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RIVIAN DRIVER+

Rivian Driver+ is standard on every vehicle we build. Delivering true hands-free driving assistance along with our full set of safety features, the system continually adds functionality through over-the-air updates. By making Driver+ standard, our goal is to make driving safer, easier and less stressful for everyone.

With the system engaged, your Rivian will automatically steer, adjust speed, and change lanes on your command. Enabled on select highways at launch, more road types will be introduced through over-the-air updates. Like all driver assistance systems available today, Driver+ requires your full attention on the road at all times and you should not use a hand-held device behind the wheel.

Driver+ is powered by two redundant compute platforms, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 10 exterior cameras, 5 radars and high precision GPS. An interior camera monitoring for driver alertness adds an extra layer of safety. Every Rivian vehicle will include our complete hardware package and all Driver+ enhancements will be provided over-the-air at no expense. More information on features and limitations will be in the Rivian operator’s guide.

 

[eHauler]

Tesla really set the benchmark for self-driving features. I hope Rivian can offer enough of that experience because so far the rest of the industry is behind. Smaller automakers are able to move on this stuff faster at times.

 

[R99]

I love that Rivian is making this standard and not charging something ridiculous like Tesla does for autopilot.