Predictions: Rivian Autonomy Day and the Moment Software Really Matters

Rivian Autonomy Day

Rivian Autonomy Day is set for December 11, and for the first time it really feels like Rivian is ready to stop hinting and start showing. We have heard plenty of big-picture talk around software, AI, and long-term autonomy goals over the years. This event feels different. The language has changed, the demos are closer, and Rivian leadership has publicly…

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Rivian Announces Autonomy Day Livestream for December 11

Rivian Autonomy Day

Rivian’s first Autonomy Day is almost here. On December 11 at 9AM PST, Rivian is set to show off its latest Autonomy and AI tech, including a deeper look at the new Universal Hands Free system RJ talked about recently, updates to low speed autonomy, and how Rivian plans to use AI to improve parking, safety, and real world driving…

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Rivian Expands Autonomy Data Sharing Controls in Upcoming 2025.46 Update

Rivian Autonomy Platform+

Rivian just sent out an email to Gen 2 R1 owners outlining a big change to how the Autonomy Platform collects exterior camera images. This ties directly into improving things like low speed parking, active safety, and future hands free driving features, and it starts rolling out with software update 2025.46 next month. tl;dr Rivian is updating how Gen 2…

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RJ Scaringe Confirms Universal Hands Free on Gen 2 R1 Before Autonomy Day

Rivian Autonomy Platform

RJ Scaringe just dropped a pretty huge nugget during his Fireside Chat at Actuate 2025, and it could not have come at a better time with Rivian’s first Autonomy Day right around the corner on December 11. He confirmed that he recently spent two full hours driving, or really not driving, a Gen 2 R1 around the Palo Alto area…

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Rivian Gen 2 Vehicles Now Calibrate Cameras While Driving

Rivian Autonomy

Over the last few software updates, Rivian quietly introduced a feature that lets Gen 2 vehicle cameras calibrate while you drive. Instead of needing a trip to the service center for minor camera adjustments, your R1 can now align its cameras on the go, continuously learning and refining their position as you drive through different environments. Here’s how it works. When…

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