Overview
- The new 5nm Rivian Autonomy Processor (RAP1), designed with Arm and to be manufactured by TSMC, powers the ACM3 computer rated at 1,600 sparse INT8 TOPS and 5 billion pixels per second.
- Autonomy+ will launch in early 2026 at $2,500 upfront or $49.99 per month and includes Universal Hands‑Free on more than 3.5 million miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada.
- R2 models will add an integrated forward LiDAR for 3D mapping and redundant sensing, with initial R2 deliveries in the first half of 2026 and ACM3/LiDAR expected to appear later in 2026.
- A foundational Large Driving Model underpins a roadmap from point‑to‑point hands‑free driving toward “personal L4,” with leadership suggesting potential future rideshare opportunities.
- Rivian Assistant, an AI voice interface with third‑party app integration, is slated for early 2026 on first‑ and second‑generation R1 vehicles, while analysts praised the tech but highlighted demand and capital constraints after shares fell Thursday and rebounded intraday Friday.