Rivian's Custom RAP1 Chip and LiDAR Gambit: The Real Pivot to Physical AI
Rivian's not just building trucks anymore—they're wiring them with brains. A custom silicon heart and long-shunned LiDAR hint at autonomy that might actually stick.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Rivian's RAP1 5nm chip enables fleet-wide 'hive mind' learning via Large Driving Model.
- Adding LiDAR to cameras/radars breaks from vision-only, boosting safety in tough conditions.
- R2 platform + Autonomy+ sub positions Rivian as physical AI leader by 2027.
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Originally reported by AI Supremacy
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