Rivian just announced a new Ai chip for Level 4 Autonomous driving; will this make it into the Scout? https://www.electrive.com/2025/12/1...-ai-chip-and-next-level-of-automated-driving/
Rivian just announced new Ai chip for level 4 autonomous driving
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Not at the beginning. At this time Jamie has noted level 2+ is what they are planning for
Thank you for that information. Is this something that will be upgradable, or will it require purchasing the next gen model?
Considering it's a LiDAR system, I'm going to say it will probably require purchasing.
I would agree. I’d hate them make everyone pay for Lidar for only the 50% that want to use it. But to each their own. I like hands on wheel and full in but that me and we are all different drivers
I like to be in control of the vehicle I'm driving. I like being tactile, and toggling switches, moving stalks.
Some people live to drive and others drive to live. I’m in your
Having used GMs super cruise a couple of times, it’s something I wish my car had, after driving all day long stretches on the interstate being able to stretch and massage the wrists/arms is a nice break
I was going to say this.
But also, Since their tech stack is coming from Rivian... and Rivian itself has been Level 2 (not even 2+ AFAIK), and is also planning on adding more features to their Gen2 R1 Series vehicles retroactively, it doesn't seem to be a huge stretch to think it could be at least possible.
Although the lack of Lidar is definitely something to discuss (but again, Gen 2 R1 vehicles are said to get many of the features, and afaik they don't have Lidar).
Yes, Rivian's Gen 2 vehicles do provide for L2+. See below from Rivian:
Introducing Rivian Autonomy Platform+
A premium version of the system, Rivian Autonomy Platform+, is available on our second-generation vehicles and features an even broader set of enhanced capabilities. To start, Rivian Autonomy Platform+ features will be available on Gen 2 vehicles at no charge.
- Lane Change on Command: Automatically performs lane changes in the direction of the turn signal while Highway Assist is engaged.
- Enhanced Highway Assist: On compatible highways, take your hands off the wheel and the vehicle will control steering, acceleration, and braking.
(Heres the stuff from yesterday):
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