Rivian’s R2 Lidar and AI Glow-Up Explained + James Philbin Interview | InsideEvs Podcast Ep53

From InsideEVs.

It’s a big news week for Rivian! The EV startup announces that the new $45,000 R2 will get lidar, a big step forward for more affordable autonomy. Plus, it gets an in-car AI assistant, and other tweaks are coming to the R1S and R1T. Then Rivian’s head of AI, James Philbin, explains how this all works to Patrick and Tim, as if they were children.

Rivian AI Day Livestream
https://insideevs.com/news/781473/rivian-autonomy-ai-day-livestream-watch/

Rivian Universal Hands-Free and AI Assistant
https://insideevs.com/news/781537/rivian-autonomy-day-l4-ai/

Why LIDAR is Necessary
https://insideevs.com/news/781575/rivian-lidar-camera-radar-video/

00:00 Introduction
03:02 Rivian’s Autonomy and AI Day Highlights
06:07 LIDAR Technology and Its Significance
08:43 Future of Autonomous Vehicles
11:34 Rivian’s Innovations: LIDAR and Chip Development
14:32 Rivian’s Roadmap to Higher Autonomy Levels
17:33 AI Integration in Rivian’s Future
20:42 Rivian’s Competitive Landscape and Market Position
23:47 The Future of Autonomous Driving: Challenges and Opportunities
24:29 James Philbin Interview
28:34 The Resurgence of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
30:49 Challenges and Realities in Autonomous Driving
31:00 The Impact of AI on Autonomy
33:55 Rivian’s Universal Hands-Free Feature
36:36 Data Collection and Model Training
39:43 Comparing Rivian’s Technology with Competitors
42:49 Long-Term Vision for Autonomous Driving
45:42 Hardware Innovations: Lidar and Self-Driving Chips
51:48 The Future of Consumer Autonomy
55:46 Plus/Minus